A luxury yacht, valued at several million dollars, sank in the Mediterranean Sea just four days after being delivered to its new owner. The incident raises concerns about the safety and durability of high-value vessels in the region.
The vessel began taking on water after the fire and eventually tipped onto its side before sinking. Videos from the scene showed the yacht slowly disappearing into the sea. After the rescue operation, the partially submerged yacht was secured on the seabed. Italian authorities are now investigating the incident. The Italian Coast Guard is looking into what caused the engine failure and the subsequent fire and flooding.
The Angiola II, a 98-foot $9.1 million yacht, was carrying 14 guests and crew members when it caught fire after an engine failure off Porto Cervo, a popular resort town in Sardinia, Italy, on Tuesday, The NY Post reported.
Officials said there appeared to be no fuel leak from the vessel.
