Bodies found in sunken yacht off Sicily

Rescue teams have recovered five bodies from the wreckage of the superyacht Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Sicily after being struck by a waterspout. The search operation, which began on Monday, has been challenging due to the vessel's depth and debris obstructing access. Among the missing were British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. The identities of the recovered bodies have not been officially confirmed, but reports suggest they include Lynch and his daughter. The Bayesian, a 56-meter yacht registered in the UK, was carrying 22 people when it capsized early Monday morning. Witnesses reported seeing a tornado-like waterspout form during a sudden storm, which may have contributed to the sinking. While 15 passengers were rescued, the search for the remaining missing person continues. The yacht's chef, identified as Ricardo Thomas, was the first body recovered on Monday. As the recovery efforts progressed, the Italian Coast Guard and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) began investigating the incident. The MAIB is looking into the circumstances surrounding the sinking, particularly focusing on witness testimonies and the yacht's condition. Local authorities have expressed condolences to the victims' families, while the community in Porticello mourns the tragedy. Experts have noted that rising sea temperatures in the Mediterranean may have intensified the storm that led to the disaster. The incident has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the region, attributed to climate change.