Tragedy at sea: Yacht sinks, claiming billionaire's family
The body of Hannah Lynch, daughter of a British billionaire, was found in the cabin of the sunken yacht Bayesiana. Five other bodies, including her father’s, were discovered in a separate part of the luxury boat. Investigators are determining what caused the yacht's sinking, which was considered "unsinkable."
10:51 AM EDT, August 24, 2024
At the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, 165 feet below the surface, the body of 18-year-old Hannah Lynch, the daughter of well-known tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was found.
The tragedy occurred after the sinking of the yacht Bayresian, on which the teenager was traveling with her father and others. Fire Chief Bentivoglio Fiandra reported at a press conference that in addition to Hannah, five other people lost their lives, who were found in a separate part of the yacht.
Prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio, leading the preliminary investigation, does not rule out that the cause of the tragedy could be involuntary manslaughter, but emphasized that it is still too early to draw final conclusions.
The yacht’s captain, James Cutfield, has already been questioned by investigators. During the storm, the yacht capsized onto one side. The fire department revealed that people tried to seek shelter in the part of the vessel facing the surface.
The Lynch family, in mourning, issued a statement, expressing their gratitude to the Italian coast guard and all services involved in the search operation.
Hannah’s sister, Esme, shared personal memories, describing her as a loving, caring, and passionate person. In her words, she paints a picture of Hannah as an amazing sister and friend.
Tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea: a luxury yacht sank
During the search operation, which involved 27 divers, the bodies of all the missing were found. The tragedy impacted not only the Lynch family but also other significant passengers, including the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, Jonathan Bloomer, and his wife, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, and his spouse.
The sinking of the yacht Bayresian has become the subject of international interest, especially since it occurred during a trip celebrating Mike Lynch’s acquittal in a fraud case in the United States.
The development of events in this case will be closely monitored, with the main task of investigators being to determine what led to the sinking of the yacht considered "unsinkable" by the manufacturer.
