Body found after luxury yacht carrying UK tourists sinks off Sicily
A body has been found after a luxury yacht believed to be carrying British passengers sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily, authorities have said.
Fifteen people were rescued from the 55m (180ft) vessel but another seven are still missing, according to the area’s mayor.
A baby, along with its mother, was reportedly among those rescued and taken to hospital, according to Italian news outlet Corriere.
Four British passengers, two Americans and a Canadian are said to be missing, Italian news agency Ansa reported. It is not known what country the person who died is from.
Local media said a fierce storm, including water spouts, battered the area overnight.
The superyacht, named Bayesian, capsized at around 5am off Palermo and was flying a British flag, according to ship-tracking site Marine Traffic.
The body was found near the wreck at a depth of 50m (164ft), the fire and rescue services said.
The daily Il Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported that the yacht had mostly British passengers on board, but also people from New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland and British-French citizens.
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