Bayesian sinking: The key questions for investigators

Experts tell the BBC that investigators will be asking if a freak weather event sank the Bayesian.

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The luxury superyacht was carrying 22 people when a heavy storm that created waterspouts struck early on Monday 19 August.

Seven bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the boat.

As Italian authorities continue to investigate the circumstances around the incident, speculation has swirled about what went wrong, with fingers being pointed at the captain, the crew, and faults with the yacht itself.

But experts have told the BBC that this was likely a "black swan" occurrence of freak weather - and that no-one is necessarily at fault.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg343vjwklo

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