A tragic incident occurred in Sicily where a Dutch diver, employed for the salvage operation of tech tycoon Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht Bayesian, died underwater. The diver was engaged in cutting the yacht's mainmast when the accident happened. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of death, with possibilities including a medical issue or injury from dislodged debris. The salvage operation follows Lynch's and his daughter's deaths in a storm in August 2024. The situation is under investigation, with a focus on the safety of underwater divers and the implications for further salvage efforts.
We are saddened to confirm the tragic death of a specialist diver while doing underwater work earlier today. The circumstances of the accident are being investigated.
Investigators believe the diver may have suffered a medical problem while submerged, or may have been struck by a piece of dislodged debris after using a blowtorch.
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