The yacht, which was flying the British flag, reportedly capsized due to severe weather conditions, including a hurricane and rough seas. Italy’s Health and Safety Department confirmed that 15 people, including a child, have been rescued.

It was initially reported that 7 people went missing; however, one body, believed to be a man's, was found later at about fifty meters below the surface of the wreck.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining six missing individuals. (ILKHA)