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All Six Bodies Recovered from Sunken Sicily Superyacht

Aug 23, 2024, 10:22 AM

The bodies of all six people missing from a luxury superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily have been recovered. The yacht sank earlier this week during a storm, leading to the tragic loss of life. Initially, five bodies were found inside the wreck, and search efforts continued for the last missing person. Italian officials, including the Italian Coastguard, confirmed that divers have now located and recovered the body of the final missing passenger. The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of maritime travel in adverse weather conditions.