CCTV footage showing the moment just before a British superyacht sank has emerged. The footage was recorded by a camera close to where the luxury vessel sank off the coast of Sicily early on Monday morning. A witness said they saw the vessel go down in 60 seconds, with the Italian news agency ANSA quoting them as saying: "You can clearly see what is happening.
There was nothing that could be done for the vessel. It disappeared in a very short time." Superyacht sinks: Follow latest The body of the vessel's Canadian-Antiguan chef, Recaldo Thomas, has been found, the Italian Coastguard confirmed on Tuesday evening.
Six people are still missing, including the yacht's owner, British tech tycoon, Mike Lynch, and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah. Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, is among the 15 people who were rescued. Read more: Mother 'beyond relieved' daughter escaped 10 minutes to search after divers open hole Co-defendant killed in car crash Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free The search also continues for Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, Chris Morvillo, a lawyer at major firm Clifford Chance, and both of their wives - Judy Bloomer and Neda Morvillo.
A huge search operation is ongoing, with multiple parties involved, including the coastguard and the fire service, while cave divers and helicopters have also been called in. Keep up with all the latest news from the UK and around the world by following Sky News Nick Sloane,.