Search for six missing, including Mike Lynch, resumes after yacht sinks off Italy

A tragedy struck off the coast of Sicily as a yacht carrying 15 people sank, leaving one crew member dead. Specialist divers faced challenges in reaching the ship due to debris at a depth of 50 meters. The yacht’s owner, Angela Bacares, and a one-year-old girl managed to escape before the vessel went down. The on-board chef, Ricardo Thomas, tragically lost his life in the accident.

The extreme weather conditions in Italy, including storms and heavy rainfall, have been attributed to record-high temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea. Meteorologist Luca Mercalli highlighted the impact of rising sea temperatures on weather patterns. The British government dispatched inspectors to conduct an assessment of the incident.

An initial focus of the investigation is whether the yacht’s crew had time to secure access hatches before the storm hit. The tragic event sheds light on the potential consequences of global warming on maritime safety.

Source: Reuters