The body of an 18-year-old girl, believed to be Mike Lynchs daughter, has been discovered in the wreckage of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily. This finding marks the conclusion of the search for all missing passengers. The Italian Coastguard confirmed the sixth and final missing person was located on the sunken Bayesian on Friday. Vincenzo Zagarola, from the Italian Coastguard, described the challenging search for Hannah, likening the sunken yacht to an “18-storey building full of water.” The tragic incident involved Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo, who were all lost when the yacht sank around 5 am local time on Monday.
The discovery of the 18-year-old girl’s body comes after the Italian fire service dive team returned to port on the fifth day of the search and recovery operation following the yacht’s sinking in a storm.
The news of finding all missing passengers has brought some closure to this devastating maritime tragedy. The search efforts by the Italian authorities were met with significant challenges due to the nature of the yacht’s wreck, requiring skilled and persistent efforts to locate the victims.
The details surrounding the incident and the events leading up to the yacht’s sinking have yet to be fully disclosed. The families and loved ones of those on board are undoubtedly facing a profound sense of loss and grief as they come to terms with this heartbreaking outcome.
As investigations continue into the circumstances of the yacht’s sinking, authorities and maritime experts will work to understand what transpired and ensure lessons are learned to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The community mourns the loss of the individuals on board the yacht and extends heartfelt condolences to their families during this difficult time.