CCTV Captures Moment Before Yacht Sinks Off Sicily
One Fatality in Tragic Event
Chilling Footage Emerges
Horrific CCTV footage has captured the moment a ferocious storm engulfed a luxury yacht, leading to its tragic sinking off the coast of Sicily. One person lost their life in the heart-wrenching incident.
The chilling video, taken from a distance of 650 feet, shows the gradual submergence of the British-flagged yacht, known as "Bayesian."
As the storm intensifies, the lights on the vessel gradually vanish, leaving behind only the ominous silhouette of the yacht as it succumbs to the raging waters.
Yacht's Last Moments Revealed
- The footage shows the yacht's mast lights illuminating the darkness at Porticello, Italy, before the storm's fury envelops it.
- Waves pound relentlessly against the vessel, gradually obscuring its lights.
- In the final moments, the yacht disappears beneath the surface, leaving only a faint glow from the depths.
Cause of Tragedy Under Investigation
The precise cause of the sinking remains under investigation by authorities. However, experts speculate that the sudden and violent storm may have overwhelmed the yacht's defenses.
The Bayesian, a renowned luxury superyacht, was carrying 22 people at the time of the incident. Twenty-one individuals were rescued, while one person tragically lost their life.
The sinking of the Bayesian serves as a sobering reminder of the unpredictable nature of the sea and the importance of heeding weather warnings.
Sources
- BBC News: CCTV footage shows yacht sinking off Sicily
- Daily Mail: CCTV captures moment luxury yacht carrying 22 sinks off Sicily in storm
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