Divers Leap Into Sea as Desperate Search Continues After Luxury Yacht Capsized

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At least one person was killed and six others were missing following the wreck of a luxury yacht off the coast of Palermo, Italy, on August 19, following a storm, local media and officials reported.

Another 15 people were rescued, according to Italy’s emergency services, Vigili del Fuoco. The wreckage of the vessel was found around 50 meters below the surface, they said.

Il Messaggero reported the 184-foot vessel was a UK-flagged sailing yacht named Bayesian. The ship was reportedly owned by British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who was missing following the incident.

The Vigili del Fuoco published this footage of their search-and-rescue efforts near Porticello. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco via Storyful