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Luxury Yacht Bayesian Sinks Off Sicily: One Dead, Six Missing Including Mike Lynch

Aug 19, 2024, 10:45 AM

A British-flagged luxury yacht named Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily near Palermo after being caught in a tornado, resulting in one confirmed death and six people missing. Among the missing are four Britons, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, two Americans, and a Canadian. The yacht was carrying 22 people, and 15 individuals, including a one-year-old child and the ship's captain, were rescued. The incident occurred early on Monday, and search and rescue operations are ongoing. The yacht was reportedly in a danger zone when the weather struck.