Devastated survivors of Sicily superyacht disaster are 'constantly asking about the missing people' but realise 'there is little hope of finding their friends alive', doctor reveals By Katherine Lawton Published: 21:05, 19 August 2024 | Updated: 21:07, 19 August 2024 e-mail View comments The heartbroken survivors of the superyacht disaster in Sicily are 'constantly asking about the missing people' as six still remain unfound. Luxury sailboat Bayesian was docked off the coast of Porticello, near Palermo, when a 'whirlwind' hit the area just before 5am this morning. The boat rapidly disappeared beneath the waves, claiming the life of one while six people - including British and American tourists - remain missing.
Doctor Domenico Cipolla, Director of Paediatric Admission and Medicine and Surgery at 'Di Cristina' hospital in Palermo, said the remaining survivors are 'constantly' checking for news that their missing friends are okay. 'The survivors are very tired and are constantly asking about the missing people. To my knowledge, there is only one body that has been found, the others are still missing,' he said.
Doctor Domenico Cipolla said the remaining survivors are 'constantly' checking for news that their missing friends are okay Luxury sailboat Bayesian was docked off the coast of Porticello, near Palermo, when a 'whirlwind' hit the area just before 5am this morning A handout photo made available on 19 August 2024 by Perini Navi Press Office shows the 'Bayesian' sailing boat.
