British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch was celebrating a not guilty verdict in a high-profile case when a disaster happened on August 19. His 56-meter British-flagged superyacht, Bayesian sank near Porticello, Italy with 22 people in it. The yacht was anchored close to the port when it was hit by severe weather conditions, resulting in a tragic event. 

Quick rescue efforts and casualties done by Italian coast guard 

The Italian coast guard quickly acted to the emergency, saving 15 out of the 22 people on the yacht. Eight of those rescued were sent to nearby hospitals for treatments. Extensive search operations took place through helicopters and boats. 

Who were the missing people in the ‘Bayesian’ Yacht tragedy? 

Mike Lynch 

British Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, also known as British Bill Gates, was on the yacht with his family and friends. He planned the trip to celebrate after being found not guilty in a high-profile case. 

Hannah Lynch 

Mike Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, who was preparing to start her studies at Oxford University, is also missing. The search continues for her amid tough challenging conditions. 

Jonathan Bloomer and Judy Bloomer

Jonathan Bloomer, a 70-year-old business entrepreneur and chairman of Morgan Stanley International and his wife, Judy, a charity trustee are among the missing individuals. Lynch organized a celebration on the yacht, where they were present.

Chris Morvillo and Neda Morvillo 

Chris Morvillo, an American lawyer from Clifford Chance who worked on Lynch’s fraud case and his wife, Neda are also missing. Their whereabouts are currently unknown. 

Bodies found after the ‘Bayesian’ yacht tragedy 

Ricardo Thomas 

The body of Ricardo Thomas, the chef of the yacht was recovered from the sea shortly after the disaster. Thomas was originally from Canada and had been living in Antigua. Rescue teams found his body near the wreckage of the yacht. 

Other Bodies found in ‘Bayesian’ yacht tragedy 

In total, five bodies have been found, but not all have been officially identified. The search continues to identify the other bodies and find the missing people. 

Who are the survivors of the ‘Bayesian’ yacht tragedy? 

Angela Bacares 

Mike Lych’s 57-year-old wife survived the sinking. She was spotted in a wheelchair at a local hospital with cuts on her feet. According to reports, she climbed to the deck when the yacht began to tilt and saw it turn over. 

Charlotte Golunski and Family 

Charlotte Golunski, 35, a partner at Lynch’s investment firm, along with her partner James Emslie and their one-year-old daughter survived. They escaped by inflating a lifeboat. Golunski described holding her baby above water to keep her safe. 

Ayla Ronald and Matthew Fletcher 

Ayla Ronald, a 36-year-old London-based lawyer originally from New Zealand, and her partner Matthew Fletcher were among the survivors. Ronald’s father stated that she sent a distressing message about the incident. 

James Caulfield 

James Caulfield, a New Zealander on the yacht survived the sinking. He managed to escape from the yacht and is among the rescued individuals. 

Sasha Murray 

Sash Murray, an Irish citizen sustained an injury to her foot but survived the incident. She was among the 15 people rescued from the yacht. 

Matthew Griffith 

A 22-year-old Frenchman named Matthew Griffith also survived the tragedy and was among the rescued. 

Current status of the Bayesian yacht tragedy 

The search for those who are still missing continues. Rescue teams have rescued the body of British entrepreneur Mike Lynch, but they have not yet found his daughter Hannah.

Five bodies had been found on the shore, but they haven’t been identified yet. Rescue teams are working hard to find the other missing people amid challenging conditions.