Specialist divers off the coast of Sicily are conducting a search for six individuals who went missing following the sinking of a yacht early Monday. The British-flagged vessel, which was carrying 22 people including 10 crew members, was anchored near the port of Porello when it was hit by a waterspout, effectively a mini tornado. Among the missing are British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter. The incident has already resulted in one confirmed death.
- Search operations are ongoing off the coast of Sicily for six missing individuals after a yacht sank early Monday.
- The yacht, a British-flagged vessel, was anchored about 700 meters from the port of Porello when it was struck by a waterspout.
- There were 22 people aboard the yacht, including 10 crew members.
- British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are among the missing.
- One person has been confirmed dead following the incident.
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