After extensive search and rescue efforts, the 18-year-old daughter of British billionaire Mike Lynch, who went missing after the Bayesian superyacht sinking accident, has been found.
According to recently released news reports, Hannah Lynch’s bo:d:y has finally been located five days after she went missing following the Bayesian superyacht tragedy. Along with her dad—British billionaire Mike Lynch—Hannah had been among the six people deemed missing after the yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
The reports stated that the teen was the only person still unaccounted for after divers managed to locate five bod:i:es, which had been brought to the shore of a small fishing village in Porticello.
There were a total of 22 passengers and crew onboard, including Hannah’s mom, Angela Bacares, who managed to escape onto a lifeboat before the yacht was completely submerged.
Apart from Mike Lynch and Hannah, International Bank Chair of Morgan Stanley, Jonathan Bloomer, his wife, Judy, New York lawyer Christopher Morvillo, and his wife Neda Morvillo, were among the people lost when the yacht sank around 5 am local time on Monday, August 19.
Additional details that a news outlet shared stipulate the reason Mike went on the Bayesian superyacht was to celebrate having been acquitted of fraud charges in the US.
As per reports, on the same day of the tragedy (Monday), Canadian-Antiguan chef, Recaldo Thomas’ bod:y was recovered from the scene. According to an outlet, Recaldo was working on the Bayesian superyacht on the fateful day the tragedy happened.
The accident claimed the liv:es of Recaldo, Mike, Hannah, Jonathan, Judy, Chris, and Neda, so Italian authorities are now investigating the accident. Reportedly, they are also looking into “multiple counts of culpable homicide”—charges that are similar to manslaughter.
We are sending prayers of healing to Hannah’s mom and other loved ones during their time of grief. We also extend our heartfelt condolences to the other families who lost their loved ones as a result of this tragedy.
The sad news comes after our previous reports about the extensive search efforts made to find Hannah when she was still unaccounted for.
At that time, Simon Boxall, a senior lecturer in oceanography at the University of Southampton, shared that it was “probable” Hannah would be found inside the Bayesian.
18-year-old Hannah Lynch is now the only yacht passenger who remains unaccounted for in Sicily, as five other bodies have now been found
Her dad Mike Lynch has been confirmed dead pic.twitter.com/XUO9HjFSSO
— Metro (@MetroUK) August 22, 2024
During the time when divers continued their search for the missing teenager, Simon noted that there were theories that suggested her body might have been outside the yacht, but this scenario was unlikely. “It’s probable she is somewhere in the boat. Sadly, I think this is a recovery rather than a rescue mission,” shared Simon.
Additionally, he mentioned that though there was a slim possibility that Hannah Lynch was thrown from the yacht and was in the water, the extensive search efforts made this doubtful. Simon reiterated, “The most likely thing is that she will be found eventually within the boat as they work their way through.”
Divers combed through the wreckage of the 184-foot yacht in search of Hannah. However, the effort met complications because of debris that obstructed access to various parts of the vessel.
“It’s very difficult to move inside the wreckage. Moving just one metre can take up to 24 hours,” explained Luca Cari, a spokesman for the fire rescue service.
In addition, Carlo Dall’Oppio, the national head of the fire brigade said that the operation was progressing slowly due to the need to ensure the divers’ safety.
He shared, “We have not yet inspected the entire boat, so we think it is possible that the body is still inside. These operations are proceeding slowly, because we must first preserve the health of our operators. It is a difficult job – there are about 40 divers.”
As one of Mike’s two daughters, Hannah was a student at the exclusive Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, London. She had recently secured a place at Oxford University to study English. Her schoolmates were part of the concerned people who had been left in shock and anxiously awaited updates.
In a statement, Hannah’s school wrote, “We are all incredibly shocked by the news that Hannah and her father are among those missing in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with their family and everyone involved as we await further updates.”
The disappearance of Hannah alongside her tech tycoon father had left her peers desperate for any news as search efforts continued. The previous uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts had only intensified the concern among those who knew her, as they held on to hope for her safe recovery.
In a heartbreaking twist of fate, this trip, which was supposed to be a triumphant sail into the sunset turned into a devastating tragedy for Mike and his family.
Search teams made a tragic discovery in the wreckage of Mike’s luxury superyacht, Bayesian on August 21. The vessel sank off the coast of Sicily after being battered by a rare and violent black swan waterspout.
According to the Chief of Civil Protection, among the four b:odi:es found were Mike himself, known as Britain’s Bill Gates, and Hannah. However, at that time, it had been confirmed that Hannah was still missing. Still, the two people who had been found between mattresses on the sunken superyacht were believed to be Mike and his teen daughter.
The 59-year-old mogul, who had just celebrated his US fraud trial win over the $10.9 billion sale of his tech company, Autonomy, to Hewlett-Packard, was not the only victim claimed by the sea.
Also, two other bodi:e:s—a man and a woman—were recovered from the master bedroom, though their identities had yet to be confirmed. Adding to the sorrow, a fifth body had remained trapped within the watery grave of the once-grand vessel.
@dailymail 🚨BREAKING🚨: The bodies of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah have been recovered from the $39 million superyacht that mysteriously sunk off the coast of Sicily. #superyacht #yacht #news #breakingnews #billionaire ♬ empathy – insensible
Meteorologist Jim Dale, who once served as a forecaster in the Royal Navy, described the waterspout’s impact on Mike’s yacht. He stated that the incident had “anaemology written all over it” due to the presence of multiple waterspouts in the area.
Reports indicated on the day of the tragedy around 19 waterspouts within the local region, making conditions especially dangerous. Jim believes the yacht’s captain likely took precautions after receiving weather warnings.
Anchoring the vessel at sea rather than in port, however, may have accidentally put them in greater danger. He also suggested that some survivors might have received earlier warning signs, which helped them escape the storm’s worst.
The maritime catastrophe has sho:cked the globe, sparking widespread speculation and raising eyebrows over the true nature of the incident. Many believe there might be more to the story than meets the eye, with social media buzzing with theories and opinions.
One person boldly claimed that the tragedy was nothing short of “mu:r/d:er,” while another questioned the suspicious timing. This person wrote, “The sinking of Mike Lynch’s yacht has raised serious suspicions—especially given his company’s pivotal role in the 9/11 investigations. Now, his b:od:y has been discovered. Was it a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? What do you think?”
Adding to the swirling mystery, someone else pointed out, “Just so I’m clear. Everyone associated with Mike Lynch is currently winding up d::ea:d in mysterious circumstances?”
The internet is ablaze with questions, leaving many to wonder if this was truly an unfortunate accident —or if darker forces were at play.
