An investigation into manslaughter has been launched following the tragic deaths of seven individuals, including a British tech tycoon and his daughter, in a luxury yacht sinking off the Sicilian coast, according to an Italian prosecutor. Mike Lynch, a renowned British tech mogul, and his 18 year old daughter Hannah were among the six people recovered after the Bayesian superyacht sank near Porticello around 5am local time on Monday. The body of Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian-Antiguan national who was employed as a chef on the superyacht, was also found at the scene on Monday.
Read more: Sicily yacht sinking - Tributes paid to Mike Lynch and daughter as bodies recovered Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter Ambrogio Cartosio, the public prosecutor of the nearby town Termini Imerese, announced in a press conference at the town's court on Saturday that his office has initiated a preliminary investigation into manslaughter, as per a translation. He further stated that they are conducting an investigation against unknown persons. When questioned about whether the crew will stay in Sicily, Mr Cartosio responded: "There's no obligation but they should be available for the investigation.
" Raffaele Cammarano, the prosecutor overseeing the case, when asked about alcohol and drug testing for the vessel's crew, said officials were attempting to conduct these tests. Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley Internati.