British Tech Magnate Mike Lynch Missing After Superyacht Sinks Off Sicily

British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among six missing after the superyacht Bayesian sank off Sicily due to a waterspout. One body has been recovered, and fifteen people, including Lynch's wife, have been rescued. The 56-meter yacht was notable for its 75-meter mast and high rental price.

British tech magnate Mike Lynch is among six missing people after the superyacht Bayesian sank off Porticello, Sicily, when a waterspout struck the area overnight.

Lynch, acquitted in a major U.S. fraud trial in June, was on the British-flagged yacht with 21 others.

The ship sank in 50-meter-deep water, close to Palermo.

One body was recovered, and 15 survivors were rescued, including Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares.

The yacht had a notable 75-meter mast and was available for rent at up to one hundred ninety-five thousand euros per week.

Authorities from the Italian coast guard, fire rescue, and civil protection are involved in the ongoing search operation.