British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, is among the six people feared dead after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily early this morning. The 180ft superyacht, named Bayesian, was struck by a freak waterspout before quickly submerging near Porticello, Palermo.
The yacht had been hosting a celebratory gathering following Mike Lynch’s recent acquittal from fraud charges. This celebration turned into a nightmare when tragedy struck just before dawn at around 5 a.m., as strong winds and a tornado battered the region. Witnesses described seeing the brightly lit yacht disappear beneath the waves within minutes, despite the valiant efforts of those on board to keep it afloat.
Mike Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was among the 15 survivors rescued from the wreckage. Mrs. Bacares, who was injured during the incident, recounted the terrifying moments when the yacht began to tilt uncontrollably. She described the glass shattering around them and the …