Authorities in Italy are looking into the sinking of a large luxury yacht.

Officials in Italy revealed on Saturday that they have launched an inquiry into a fatal shipwreck and possible manslaughter charges. The incident occurred when a superyacht, The Bayesian, overturned during a violent storm off the coast of Sicily, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals who were on board.

Ambrogio Cartosio, the prosecutor for Termini Imerese, confirmed the investigation and stated that no specific suspects have been identified at this time. He emphasized that the inquiry is still in its early stages and that they are not ruling out any potential developments.

The main focus of the investigation is centered around how a vessel that was deemed "unsinkable" by its manufacturer, Perini Navi, could have capsized while a nearby sailboat remained relatively unharmed. The Bayesian, a 56-meter luxury yacht with a British flag, sank during the storm, while a nearby sailboat with a crew of 10 and 12 passengers managed to survive.

After four days of searching, rescuers were able to retrieve the last of the seven bodies from the wreck. One of the victims, 18-year-old Hannah Lynch, was identified as the daughter of British tech mogul Mike Lynch. He had been acquitted of fraud charges in the United States and was celebrating with his family and legal team on the yacht at the time of the incident. His wife, Angela Bacares, was among the 15 survivors.

According to civil protection officials, it is believed that the yacht was hit by a waterspout, a type of tornado that forms over water, causing it to sink rapidly. The yacht's unique feature, a 75-meter aluminum mast, was also a subject of interest for investigators.

The search for the bodies was a difficult and slow process, as the wreck was located 50 meters below the surface of the sea. The Lynch family released a statement on Friday expressing their devastation and shock over the tragedy, and offering their condolences to all those affected.

In addition to the Lynches, the other victims were identified as Christopher Morvillo, one of Lynch's lawyers from the US, and his wife Neda; Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley's investment banking subsidiary in London, and his wife Judy; and Recaldo Thomas, the chef on board the yacht. As the investigation continues, authorities are determined to uncover the cause of the tragedy and bring justice to the victims and their families.

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