Sicily Yacht Victims Died of "Dry Drowning" From Running Out of Oxygen

As a lifestyle expert with a deep appreciation for the sea and sailing, I find myself deeply saddened by the tragic events that unfolded aboard the Bayesian yacht. The loss of life, especially in such an unexpected manner, is truly heartbreaking.

More information has been shared on the deaths of the Sicily yacht victims.

The autopsy results of four victims who tragically lost their lives when the Bayesian yacht sank last month – cook Recaldo Thomas, spouses Christopher and Neda Morvillo, Morgan Stanley International Chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy Bloomer, as well as tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah – have shown they succumbed to a condition known as “dry drowning,” according to CNN, quoting the authorities.

According to CNN, based on local media reports, it appears that these four victims – Christopher and Neda, along with Jonathan and Judy – discovered an air bubble in their cabin. It’s believed they used up all the available oxygen before the air pocket became poisonous due to carbon dioxide buildup.

According to additional sources, it’s expected that the autopsies for Mike and his 18-year-old daughter will take place on September 6th. However, the autopsy for Chef Recaldo has been delayed because his relatives in Antigua are hard to reach.

TopMob News contacted both the public prosecutor’s office of Termini Imerese, responsible for the autopsies, and the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Policlinico for their comments, but have not received a reply as of now.

It was previously confirmed that spouses Christopher and Neda died together, Italian news organization ANSA confirmed Sept. 2, and that the autopsies exhibited “no signs of trauma” and there are “no other causes linked” to their deaths.

Sicily Yacht Victims Died of "Dry Drowning" From Running Out of Oxygen

On the fateful day of August 19, there were a total of 22 individuals on board the 184-foot Bayesian yacht: 12 guests and 10 crew members. This incident, termed unusual by marine experts, was reportedly caused by severe weather conditions, specifically a waterspout, as stated by Salvo Cocina from Sicily’s civil protection agency to NBC News.

As Salvo noted of the ship, “They were in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

After the recent unfortunate event, I’ve found myself in a situation under investigation for manslaughter, as my legal representative, Mr. Giovanni Rizzuti, has conveyed to NBC News. Yet, it’s important to clarify that this doesn’t automatically imply I’ll be charged with any offense.

According to NBC News, receiving an investigation in Italy doesn’t automatically mean someone is guilty, nor does it ensure that official charges will be filed. Rather, individuals being investigated must first receive notice before the authorities can conduct autopsies.

Sicily Yacht Victims Died of "Dry Drowning" From Running Out of Oxygen

Among the survivors of the sinking ship, Charlotte Golunski – who endured the ordeal with her partner James Emsley and their 12-month-old daughter Sophie – had earlier recounted the harrowing experience as the vessel was battered by the tempest. “The moment when the ship got struck by the storm,” she recalled.

She shared with Italian newspaper La Repubblica a day following the incident, as reported by BBC, that for two moments, she misplaced her daughter in the sea, then swiftly embraced her amidst the tumultuous waves. “The surroundings were pitch black. In the water, I couldn’t keep my eyes open. I called out for assistance, but all I could perceive around me was the cries of others.

(TopMob News and NBC News are part of NBCUniversal.)

2024-09-06 19:21

Sicily Yacht Victims Died of “Dry Drowning” From Running Out of Oxygen

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