Disaster in Storm: Sailing Yacht Capsizes off Sicily: One Dead, Six Missing

Divers continue search for missing passengers off the coast of ... of Sicily

A luxury yacht named Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily, leaving six people missing, including prominent figures such as tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his daughter, and a Morgan Stanley executive. The yacht capsized during a violent storm, with witnesses reporting a waterspout or tornado-like conditions. The wreckage lies at a depth of 50 meters, posing challenges for divers who are limited to 12-minute dives. The search is focusing on the interior of the sunken yacht, where the missing passengers are believed to be trapped. Specialized divers from the Italian fire department, who were involved in the Costa Concordia rescue operation, are leading the search. The cause of the sinking is still under investigation, with possible factors including extreme weather conditions and the yacht's design limitations. The tragedy has sparked an international response, with UK marine investigators and experts from different countries offering their assistance.