The Italian coastguard is proceeding with the search for Hannah Lynch, the last tourist unaccounted for after the sinking of the Bayesian on August 19, 2024.

Simon Boxall, a senior lecturer in oceanography at the University of Southampton, shared that it is “probable” Hannah will be found inside the Bayesian.

While divers continue their search for the missing teenager, Simon noted that although there are theories suggesting her body might be outside the yacht, this scenario is unlikely. “It’s probable she is somewhere in the boat. Sadly, I think this is a recovery rather than a rescue mission,” shared Simon.

He also mentioned that although there’s a slim possibility that Hannah Lynch was thrown from the yacht and is in the water, the extensive search efforts make this doubtful. Simon reiterated, “The most likely thing is that she will be found eventually within the boat as they work their way through.”

Divers are combing through the wreckage of the 184-foot yacht in search of Hannah. The effort is being complicated by debris that is obstructing access to various parts of the vessel.

“It’s very difficult to move inside the wreckage. Moving just one metre can take up to 24 hours,” explained Luca Cari, a spokesman for the fire rescue service.

Carlo Dall’Oppio, the national head of the fire brigade also said that the operation is progressing slowly due to the need to ensure the divers’ safety.

He shared, “We have not yet inspected the entire boat, so we think it is possible that the body is still inside. These operations are proceeding slowly, because we must first preserve the health of our operators. It is a difficult job – there are about 40 divers.”

Hannah, one of Mike’s two daughters, was a student at the exclusive Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, London. She had recently secured a place at Oxford University to study English. Her schoolmates are part of the concerned people who have been left in shock and are anxiously awaiting updates.

The school wrote in a statement, “We are all incredibly shocked by the news that Hannah and her father are among those missing in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with their family and everyone involved as we await further updates.”

The disappearance of Hannah alongside her tech tycoon father Mike Lynch, has left her peers desperate for any news as search efforts continue. The uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts has only intensified the concern among those who knew her, as they hold on to hope for her safe recovery.

In a heartbreaking twist of fate, this trip, which was supposed to be a triumphant sail into the sunset turned into a devastating tragedy for Mike and his family.

On August 21, search teams made the tragic discovery in the wreckage of Mike’s luxury superyacht, Bayesian. The vessel sank off the coast of Sicily after being battered by a rare and violent ‘black swan’ waterspout.

Per The Chief of Civil Protection, among the four bodies found were Mike himself, known as ‘Britain’s Bill Gates,’ and Hannah. However, it has been confirmed that Hannah is still missing.

The retrieval of bodies turned what was meant to be a “victory trip” into an unimaginable loss. Two people found between mattresses on the sunken superyacht were believed to be Mike and his teen daughter.

The 59-year-old mogul, who had just celebrated his US fraud trial win over the $10.9 billion sale of his tech company, Autonomy, to Hewlett-Packard, was not the only victim claimed by the sea.

Two other bodies—a man and a woman—were also recovered, from the master bedroom though their identities have yet to be confirmed. Adding to the sorrow, a fifth body remains trapped within the watery grave of the once-grand vessel.

Still missing are Morgan Stanley’s top executive, Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy, and a U.S. couple, Chris and Neda Morvillo, with authorities racing against time to locate them. Earlier on Monday, the body of Bayesian’s chef, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered, further deepening the layers of this unfolding maritime catastrophe.

Meteorologist Jim Dale, who once served as a forecaster in the Royal Navy, described the waterspout’s impact on Mike’s yacht. He stated that the incident had “anaemology written all over it” due to the presence of multiple waterspouts in the area.

On the day of the tragedy, reports indicated around 19 waterspouts within the local region, making conditions especially dangerous. Jim believes the yacht’s captain likely took precautions after receiving weather warnings.

However, anchoring the vessel at sea rather than in port may have accidentally put them in greater danger. He also suggested that some survivors might have received earlier warning signs, which helped them escape the storm’s worst.

The maritime catastrophe has sent shockwaves around the globe, sparking widespread speculation and raising eyebrows over the true nature of the incident. Many believe there might be more to the story than meets the eye, with social media buzzing with theories and opinions.

One person boldly claimed that the tragedy was nothing short of “murder,”Âwhile another questioned the suspicious timing. The person wrote, “The sinking of Mike Lynch’s yacht has raised serious suspicions—especially given his company’s pivotal role in the 9/11 investigations. Now, his body has been discovered. Was it a tragic accident, or something far more sinister? What do you think?”

Adding to the swirling mystery, someone else pointed out, “Just so I’m clear. Everyone associated with Mike Lynch is currently winding up dead in mysterious circumstances?”

The internet is ablaze with questions, leaving many to wonder if this was truly an unfortunate accident —or if darker forces were at play.