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Tragedy Strikes: Luxury Superyacht Capsizes Off Sicily

One Dead, Six Missing as Luxury Yacht Sinks Near Sicily

A tragic incident unfolded off the coast of Sicily when a luxury superyacht carrying foreign tourists capsized and sank in severe weather. The accident occurred early on Monday morning near the port of Porticello, close to Palermo, Italy. 

Among the 27 people on board, 15 were rescued, including a one-year-old girl, but one person tragically lost their life, and six others remain missing.

The missing include prominent British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who founded the business software firm Autonomy, later acquired by Hewlett Packard in a $16.4 billion deal. 

Earlier this year, Lynch was cleared of charges related to fraud and conspiracy over the deal, a case that had cast a shadow over his career.

The yacht, which had a crew of 10 and 12 passengers from the UK, US, and Canada, faced treacherous weather conditions, leading to the disaster. 

Italian coast guard authorities are continuing search and rescue operations, hoping to find the missing individuals.

This tragic event highlights the dangers that even the wealthiest and most advanced vessels can face in unpredictable weather.

Source 9news

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