Tragic Turn in Superyacht 'Bayesian' Salvage Dive
Diver perishes at the Bayesian shipwreck site.
The wreck of the superyacht "Bayesian," which left seven souls at the bottom of the Mediterranean last year, is once again riddled with misfortune. This time, it's a Dutch diver who met an unfortunate end during the salvage operation off the shores of Sicily.
The diver, aged 39, was found lifeless after a dive, as reported by Italian news agency ANSA. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed, but it is speculated that a heart attack or a malfunctioning oxygen tank could be the culprits.
Salvage operations for the giant ship commenced over the weekend, with a floating crane owned by a Dutch company playing a pivotal role in the mission. The "Bayesian," a supposedly unsinkable yacht, had capsized in mid-August of last year near the small harbor of Porticello on the north coast during a storm.
Operation Nightmare
The "Bayesian" currently lies about 50 meters deep on the seabed, approximately a kilometer from the coast. The operation is no walk in the park, with estimated costs running into several million euros.
The 56-meter yacht was one of the largest sailing yachts in the world, boasting a weight of 473 tons. Although underwater camera footage shows the vessel remains relatively intact, divers have already inspected it extensively.
Rumors abounding about safes and secrets on board the ship have further fueled public interest in the tragedy. British software billionaire Mike Lynch, who made his fortune through the sale of Autonomy to tech giant HP, was among the deceased. With connections to various international intelligence services, media speculation has run wild about the secrets that could be concealed within the ship's depths.
Stay tuned for more updates as this saga continues to unfold.
Source: ntv.de, Christoph Sator, dpa
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The tragic death of a diver during the "Bayesian" salvage operation has unraveled possible causes. Here's the latest on the investigations and the possible cause of death.
Latest Updates
- Preliminary findings suggest the diver was working on cutting the boom at a depth of 49 meters using a blowtorch[1].
- The fiction of an underwater explosion was quickly debunked, with the possibility of illness also considered and eventually excluded[1].
- The investigation is being led by prosecutor Raphael Camarano, who is also involved in investigating the shipwreck that occurred last year[1].
Possible Cause of Death
- It appears that after making the cut, the boom may have acted as a lever, causing a piece of metal to hit the diver[2].
- The investigation is ongoing, and further evidence is needed to confirm the cause of death.
The case remains a mystery, with the motive behind the captain's and crew's apparent negligence in ignoring storm warnings and the potential secrets hidden within the ship still under investigation.
- The community is awaiting the outcome of the investigation into the death of the diver during the "Bayesian" salvage operation, with potential causes including equipment malfunction or a heart attack.
- The politics surrounding the "Bayesian" tragedy continue to unfold, as the possible secrets hidden within the ship's depths, such as safes and British software billionaire Mike Lynch's connections to international intelligence services, fuel media speculation.
- In addition to the tragic loss of life and the ongoing salvage operation, the estimated costs for the operation are projected to reach several million euros, with the operation far from an ordinary task due to the challenges presented by the depth and size of the shipwreck.
