UK tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch 'missing' after yacht sinks off Sicily
Mike Lynch is missing after the superyacht Bayesian sank off Sicily during a storm. Of 22 people aboard, 15 were rescued, one body found, and six remain unaccounted for.
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Mike Lynch, a prominent UK tech entrepreneur and founder of Autonomy Corporation, is among those reported missing after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm. The yacht, which had 22 people on board, capsized early on August 19, 2024, leading to the rescue of 15 individuals, including a one-year-old child. Tragically, one body has been recovered, while six others remain unaccounted for. Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was among those rescued. The Italian coastguard confirmed that the yacht sank near Porticello, and an investigation is underway. Lynch, 59, recently cleared of fraud charges in the US related to the $11.1 billion acquisition of Autonomy by Hewlett-Packard, was known for his significant contributions to the tech industry, including being awarded an OBE and elected to prestigious engineering societies. The yacht was last tracked on August 18, and reports suggest it may have been struck by a waterspout before sinking. Emergency services are continuing their search efforts, while the local authorities are providing support to the affected families.
- Mike Lynch is missing after the superyacht Bayesian sank in Sicily.
- The yacht had 22 people on board; 15 were rescued, and one body has been found.
- Lynch's wife was rescued, while six individuals remain unaccounted for.
- The yacht sank during a violent storm, possibly due to a waterspout.
- An investigation into the incident is ongoing by the Italian authorities.
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