British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch missing after Sicily yacht sinks
What happened to Mike Lynch?
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six people missing after a superyacht carrying 22 people sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily.
One person died in the incident
At least one person has died and six are missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily during bad weather. British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, 59, is among the missing.
Who is Mike Lynch?
Mike Lynch is a British technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Autonomy Corporation. He was born in 1962 in Birmingham, England.
Lynch was acquitted of fraud charges
In 2022, Lynch was acquitted by a jury in San Francisco of fraud charges related to the sale of Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011.
Details about the yacht sinking
The yacht, named My Saga, was carrying 22 people when it sank in rough seas off the coast of Sicily on Monday, August 18, 2024.
The yacht was owned by American businessman Thomas Kaplan
My Saga is a 56-meter superyacht owned by American businessman Thomas Kaplan. The yacht is reportedly worth around £120 million.
The cause of the sinking is still unknown
The cause of the sinking is still under investigation. However, it is believed that the yacht may have been caught in a sudden storm.
Search and rescue efforts continue
Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the six missing people, including Mike Lynch. Italian coast guard vessels and helicopters are involved in the search.
Lynch's wife is among the survivors
Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, is among the survivors of the sinking. She was rescued by a passing fishing boat.
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