A tragic update has emerged regarding the fatal accident involving a superyacht off the coast of Sicily. Autopsies conducted on the victims have revealed a chilling detail - several individuals were found trapped inside the sinking ship, alive and huddled together in what is believed to have been an air pocket.
The incident, which occurred last month, claimed the lives of seven individuals, including American lawyer Chris Morveo, his wife Neda, Morgan Stanley banker Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy, British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah Lynch, and the yacht's chef Riccardo Thomas.
The autopsies on four of the victims indicated that they did not have water in their lungs or stomach, suggesting that they likely suffocated in the diminishing air bubble. Investigators suspect that the cabin where the four individuals were found filled with carbon dioxide as the oxygen supply ran out, painting a grim picture of their final moments.
Italian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident, with the captain and two other crew members of the yacht being placed under scrutiny for multiple manslaughter and culpable shipwreck. However, it has been clarified that this investigation does not automatically imply that the individuals will face criminal charges, and they have been permitted to leave the country.
The circumstances surrounding the disaster remain shrouded in mystery, prompting further questions about how such a tragic event could have unfolded. The autopsies serve as a crucial piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation, shedding light on the harrowing ordeal faced by the victims in their final moments aboard the ill-fated superyacht.
