A fifth body has been located in the search for those missing from the “Bayesian” superyacht, which sank earlier this week off the coast of Sicily. The luxury vessel, carrying 22 people, capsized during a violent storm near Porticello, Sicily, after a waterspout—a type of tornado—caused severe damage to the yacht. While 15 people were rescued, six others, including prominent British and American figures, were reported missing. The yacht’s chef, Ricardo Thomas, was identified as the first casualty.

Rescue efforts have been ongoing, with Italian authorities working tirelessly to locate the missing individuals. The search, however, has been complicated by the challenging underwater conditions, as the wreck lies 50 meters deep. Divers face significant obstacles, including narrow passages within the yacht and limited time underwater. Despite these difficulties, four bodies were recovered on Wednesday, with a fifth located but not yet retrieved.

The sinking of the 56-meter yacht has raised questions among maritime experts. The vessel, one of the largest of its kind, was anchored about half a mile from Porticello when it was struck by the storm. Security camera footage captured the moments before the yacht capsized, showing it being violently tossed by the storm before disappearing beneath the waves in just 60 seconds. The extreme weather conditions leading to the incident have been described as a “black swan event”—a rare and unpredictable occurrence.

The five people found dead in the wreck of the Bayesian superyacht have reportedly been identified including Brit billionaire businessman Mike Lynch. Morgan Stanley chief Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy, lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda are the remaining four confirmed dead, a source has said.

As rescue operations continue, investigators remain puzzled by the rapid sinking of the yacht. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has announced that a team of inspectors will be sent to Palermo to conduct a preliminary assessment of the scene. Meanwhile, search teams are expected to resume their efforts at dawn, as hopes of finding survivors dwindle.