The luxury yacht Bayesian, owned by British tycoon Mike Lynch, sank off the coast of Porticello, Palermo, due to severe weather conditions.

Of the 22 people on board, 15 were rescued, including a one-year-old child, while six remain missing.

The yacht's inflatable lifeboat deployed automatically, aiding the rescue of nine crew members and six guests.

Investigations reveal that the yacht's mobile keel was not deployed, which might have affected its stability.

Rescue operations continue, with divers facing challenging conditions to search the submerged wreckage.

The tragedy highlights the unpredictable nature of extreme weather events and their devastating impact.