British Cybersecurity Billionaire Missing After Yacht Sinking, Reports Say

Billionaire Mike Lynch, dubbed the 'British Bill Gates', has gone missing following the sinking of a charter yacht near the shores of Sicily, according to the Telegraph.

This morning, a 56-meter luxury yacht named 'Baesian' sank near the Sicilian city of Palermo. British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who was on board, has disappeared along with six other tourists, Reuters reports.

Fifteen people were rescued from the yacht, including the billionaire’s wife. An eyewitness reported to Italian media that an unexpected storm appeared to catch the crew off guard while the passengers were enjoying a party.