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Hannah Lynch was one of 22 people onboard her father's luxury boat the Bayesian when it capsized during stormy weather on Monday. Italian rescue teams retrieved her body, the last of six to be found, on Friday after five days of searching. Grieving classmates said the 18 year-old, who was set to attend Oxford in a matter of weeks before tragedy struck, was a lover of literature and life.
Hannah and Mike Lynch pictured together ( Supplied ) "The love Hannah had for everything she held dear was passionate and pure," Katya Lewis said. "She had a warm and beautiful soul. Being with Hannah made me feel whole and happy.
She is the most special friend anyone could ask for and I will always love Hannah." Hannah had been due to study English at the..
. Holly Evans.