The luxurious yacht Bayesian, valued at 40 million dollars, sank in just five minutes off the coast of Sicily, leaving behind a scene of panic and desperation. The shipwreck occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 19th, when a violent waterspout unexpectedly hit the area, catching the 22 occupants of the vessel by surprise. PUBLICIDAD Among the survivors who managed to escape in a lifeboat are prominent figures from the business world, such as Angela Bacares, wife of British technology magnate Mike Lynch, who did not survive.
PUBLICIDAD According to the survivors' accounts, the yacht sank in a matter of minutes, without giving passengers time to understand what was happening. Details of the sinking of Mike Lynch's superyacht revealed “The yacht simply rose and then sank,” one of the survivors explained to Dr. Fabio Genco, head of the Emergency Medical Service in Palermo, as reported by NBC News .
“We found ourselves catapulted into the water without even understanding how we got there. It all lasted between 3 and 5 minutes.” Genco added that the survivors said, “all the objects were falling on them.
” The Bayesian, built by the renowned Italian shipyard Perini Navi, was considered a masterpiece of naval engineering. Its design and structure, which included a 76-meter mast, supposedly made it "unsinkable" and one of the most advanced in the world. However, this promise of safety was called into question when the vessel was hit by what is suspected to have been a waterspout, a meteorological phenomenon similar to a tornado that forms over water.
Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, owner of Perini Navi, ruled out any design flaw in the yacht, suggesting that the tragedy was due to "human errors." The investigation into the tragedy on the coasts of Sicily continues Researchers continue to analyze the circumstances of the sinking, questioning whether the tall mast could have contributed to the rapid immersion of the ship. The rescue, which lasted for several days, allowed for the recovery of 15 survivors and the bodies of seven victims, including Lynch's teenage daughter, Hannah, whose body was found on Friday.
The Italian authorities continue to investigate the incident, and a press conference is expected to be held to reveal the initial conclusions. The tragedy of the Bayesian has left a deep mark on the international community, not only due to the loss of lives, but also because of the exposed vulnerability of what was considered a floating fortress..
