Four British tourists are among seven people feared to be missing at sea after a luxury yacht capsized in a tornado off the coast of Sicily. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, when the 56m British-flagged yacht, the Bayesian, sank to the sea bed 50m down and half a mile off the coast near Palermo.
Rescuers managed to save fifteen passengers from the yacht, as helicopters searched the rough seas for those still missing. Rescue divers who reached the sunken vessel reported being able to see bodies through portholes, according to Italian media sources and civil protection officials.
The tragic event has left the families and loved ones of the missing Britons in anguish, waiting for any news of their whereabouts. The suddenness and devastation of the tornado and subsequent sinking of the yacht serve as a stark reminder of the dangers that can unexpectedly arise at sea.
Authorities are continuing their search efforts in hopes of finding any survivors and bringing closure to the families affected by this tragedy. The community stands in solidarity with those impacted by this heartbreaking event.
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