Italian authorities confirm five fatalities, including UK software entrepreneur Mike Lynch and chairman of Morgan Stanley Bank International Jonathan Bloomer, as investigation into sudden sinking of 56-meter yacht continues. Image: Salvatore Cavalli/AP
(The Post News)- A devastating maritime disaster has unfolded off the coast of Sicily, leaving five people dead and one still missing after a 56-meter yacht sank in a violent storm. The tragedy occurred on Monday, with 22 people on board, including 10 crew members and 12 passengers. While 15 survivors were rescued, the search for the remaining six individuals has yielded a tragic outcome.
Divers have recovered five bodies, identified as Mike Lynch, a UK software entrepreneur and owner of the Bayesian boat; his daughter Hannah Lynch; Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley Bank International, and his wife Judy Bloomer; and Ricardo Thoma, the onboard chef. The search for the sixth missing person continues.
Salvatore Cocina, head of Sicily’s civil protection agency, confirmed the discovery of five bodies on the boat. The sudden sinking of the yacht has raised concerns, with experts unsure of the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Matthew Schanck, chairman of the Maritime Search and Rescue Council, emphasized the rarity of such incidents, adding to the worries. The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) of the United Kingdom has dispatched a team of four inspectors to Palermo to conduct a preliminary investigation.
As the search for the final missing person persists, questions arise about the cause of the sinking. The investigation will aim to shed light on the events leading up to the tragedy, providing closure for the families of the victims.
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