UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch among six missing after yacht sinks
Mike Lynch, a British tech entrepreneur, and his daughter are among six individuals missing after their luxury yacht, Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily during a severe storm. The yacht was carrying 22 people, including British, American, and Canadian nationals, when it capsized early Monday morning. Authorities have rescued 15 survivors, including a one-year-old girl, while search efforts continue for the missing.
The yacht encountered dangerous weather conditions, leading to its loss of balance and subsequent sinking. Divers have located wreckage 50 meters underwater, and one body has been recovered. Survivors reported chaotic scenes as they struggled against the stormy seas, with some requiring medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.
The UK Foreign Office is providing support to affected families, and an investigation into the sinking is underway. Lynch, known for co-founding software company Autonomy, has faced legal challenges in recent years but was acquitted of fraud charges earlier this year.