A tragic yacht accident near Palermo has left six people missing, including British tech entrepreneur Michael Lynch.

The luxury yacht Bayesian, caught in a severe waterspout, sank despite efforts to save it.

Survivors, like Charlotte Golunski, recount the harrowing experience of trying to stay afloat in the dark, chaotic waters.

Gino Ciriaci, a naval architect, explained that the yacht's towering mast made it vulnerable to the extreme weather conditions.

Lynch, known as the 'British Bill Gates,' was recently acquitted of fraud charges in the U.

S. His wife, Angela Bacares, was rescued, but the search continues for the missing, highlighting the unpredictable dangers of sea travel.