Final moments of seven who died in Bayesian tragedy revealed by fire service boss

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24 Aug 2024 • 9:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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The final moments of the seven people who died in the Bayesian tragedy have been revealed by a fire brigade chief.

British tech mogul Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among the seven people who died after the Bayesian superyacht sank near Porticello at about 5am local time on Monday (19 August).

A manslaughter investigation has now been launched.

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday (24 August), the fire brigade chief of Palermo, Bentivoglio Fiandra explained more about what is believed to have happened on board.

Mr Fiandra said: “The Bayesian sank stern-first and then rolled onto its right side.

“As a result, the victims tried to move on the left side of the boat, where the last air pockets remained.”