Tragedy Strikes as Bodies Recovered from Capsized Superyacht off Sicily

Divers recover four more bodies after the sinking of a luxury ... off Sicily

Four more bodies have been recovered from the sunken luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily, including technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, Morgan Stanley executive Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, as well as the ship's cook. The yacht sank in a storm triggered by a waterspout, a type of tornado, over the sea. The total number of casualties is now five, with two people still missing. The yacht, named Bayesian, was owned by Mr. Lynch's company and was hosting a celebration of his recent acquittal on fraud charges. Salvage and search efforts are ongoing, with divers and rescue teams working to recover the missing persons. The cause of the sinking is still unclear, and investigators are examining various factors, including the weather conditions and the state of the yacht. The tragic incident has sparked discussions about yacht safety measures and the need for better risk communication. Meteorologists have also highlighted the impact of climate change on the intensity of storms and the potential for extreme weather events like waterspouts.