Fifth Body Found in Tragic Search for Missing After Superyacht Sinks off Sicily

Italian authorities have located a fifth body aboard the sunken superyacht “Bayesian” off the coast of Sicily, bringing the total number of deceased to five, while rescue teams continue searching for others still missing. The yacht, which was anchored near Porticello, capsized during a violent storm on Monday, likely due to a waterspout. Of the 22 people on board, 15 were rescued, while the remaining six, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, are still unaccounted for.

Eyewitness accounts and security footage revealed the superyacht was battered by fierce gales and hurricane-like winds, causing it to sink within seconds. Divers face significant challenges accessing the wreckage, which lies around 50 meters underwater, further hampering recovery efforts.

The tragic incident has sparked investigations, with UK inspectors joining efforts to understand how the storm could have caused such rapid destruction to the luxury vessel.