Two Americans, four Brits and a Canadian are missing or believed dead. One unidentified body has been found, according to authorities.
An Italian Coast Guard ship is seen at the site of a sunken vessel on August 19, 2024 in Palermo, Italy.wo Americans, four Brits and a Canadian are missing or believed dead after a luxury yacht sank near the coast of Sicily, Italy. One unidentified body has been found, but the six other people were unaccounted for, according to authorities. The accident occurred during a storm on Aug. 19, say Italian Coast Guard officials.
“This morning at about 5.00 am , following a violent storm, a 56-meter yacht called Bayesian flying the British flag sank near Porticello,” the Italian Coast Guard said in a statement,that the yacht was struck by a waterspout, a miniature version of a tornado, during the storm, causing the boat to capsize.
Of the 15 people rescued, eight were transferred to local hospitals, including the one-year old child. So far, they are all reported to be in stable condition, according to Reuters. Specialist divers are now attempting to inspect the shipwreck for bodies, which is located at a depth of approximately 160 feet. A helicopter is also on the scene to help search the surface for survivors,The yacht was reportedly built in 2008 by the Italian shipmaker Perini. It was designed to carry up to 12 passengers and 10 crew members.
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