On Monday, the luxury yacht ‘Bayesan’ sank off the coast of Sicily. Since then, 15 of the 22 people have been rescued (see video above). Survivors describe dramatic scenes.
“I couldn’t keep my eyes open in the water. I was calling for help, but all I could hear was the screams of others,” said Charlotte, a New Zealander who works for a law firm that represented British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch in the case. Her one-year-old daughter was on board with her: “I held her up with all my strength and put my arms up so she wouldn’t drown.”
“I didn’t see it coming”
As reported, the northern coast of Sicily was hit by a heavy storm with strong winds on Monday morning. A so-called water tornado hit the ship. This weather phenomenon causes ground turbulence. When it hit the ship, the 75-meter-high mast broke.
It is still unclear why the ship was anchored half a nautical mile from Porticello harbour in difficult weather conditions. “We didn’t see it coming,” said the captain of the “Bayesian”, who is also being treated in hospital.
The cook on board was killed
The 15 people were rescued by coast guard patrol boats and fire brigades. A body has been found, the cook on board. The search for the six missing people remains difficult. Special divers were already in the wreck and investigated several rooms under the command bridge. However, numerous obstacles and narrow spaces blocked their way.
We are currently considering opening the wreck underwater. The missing persons are believed to be on the lower deck.
Millionaire wanted to celebrate success of lawsuit
It has also become known that British technology entrepreneur and millionaire Mike Lynch apparently wanted to celebrate his legal success on the yacht. He invited supporters, including a lawyer and his partner.
Source: Krone
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