Six people remain unaccounted for after a luxury yacht sank off Sicily coast during a powerful storm. Among the missing are UK businessman Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch. Rescuers have yet to account for Morgan Stanley Bank International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy. Clifford Chance partner Chris Morvillo and his wife, jewelry designer Neda Morvillo, remain missing as well.
The yacht now rests 50 meters below the surface, complicating the rescue efforts. This depth makes it difficult for divers to reach the debris and conduct thorough searches. When they brought the fifteen survivors ashore, Dr. Fabio Genco from Palermo Emergency Medical Services provided care. Survivors recounted the terrifying moments before the catastrophe, describing about five minutes of darkness as the waves violently dragged the boat before it sank. The survivors of this short-lived yet horrifying incident are still struggling with the loss of loved ones who remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have deployed remote-controlled underwater vehicles to assist in search and recovery operations. These vehicles are crucial because they can stay on the seabed longer than human divers, who are limited by depth. Unfortunately, the focus has shifted from finding survivors to recovering bodies of those likely trapped in their cabins. To determine whether any safety measures could have avoided the catastrophe, British inspectors have traveled to Sicily. They are investigating what caused this tragic incident and whether anyone overlooked protocols. In addition, efforts are underway to provide closure to the relatives of the six missing guests as rescue teams continue to navigate the challenges posed by the storm’s aftermath.
Rescue teams recently recovered two more victims inside the wreckage of the Bayesian yacht, bringing the total number of bodies found to four. While authorities have yet to recover these remains from the vessel, they brought two other bodies ashore earlier. Authorities have not yet identified the four individuals discovered this afternoon, and two passengers remain missing. Italian officials are currently notifying the families before releasing any information to the public.
