Tragic Wreck: Bodies Found in Sunken Yacht Off Sicily Coast

Divers have discovered the bodies of two passengers from a luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily. The yacht, owned by the wife of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, capsized during a storm, carrying 22 people. Rescue teams continue their search.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Rome | Updated: 21-08-2024 18:53 IST | Created: 21-08-2024 18:53 IST
Tragic Wreck: Bodies Found in Sunken Yacht Off Sicily Coast
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Divers searching the sunken wreck of a luxury yacht off Sicily have uncovered the bodies of two missing passengers, a source revealed on Wednesday. The vessel, owned by Mike Lynch's wife, carried 22 passengers and crew.

The yacht capsized near Porticello in Palermo during a severe pre-dawn storm on Monday. The identities of the deceased, the second and third found, remain undisclosed. The first victim, the yacht's cook, Recaldo Thomas, was found shortly after the incident.

Rescue operations continue as search teams work tirelessly in challenging conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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