Dramatic footage has emerged capturing the terrifying moment a luxury yacht was completely overturned by a ferocious storm in the Mediterranean Sea, leaving its crew fighting for their lives in the churning waters.
The video shows the vessel, the Ipanema, battling enormous waves as winds suddenly intensify. Within moments, a colossal wave strikes the yacht's side, causing it to list violently before succumbing to the sea and flipping completely upside down.
A Desperate Fight for Survival
Following the capsize, the crew can be seen in the tumultuous water, clinging to the hull of the overturned vessel and to life rafts deployed in the chaos. The footage documents their harrowing wait for rescue as they are battered by relentless waves.
The incident occurred approximately 12 nautical miles off the coast of Calabria, Italy. An urgent distress call was issued, triggering a major multi-agency rescue operation.
Heroic Rescue Mission Launched
Italian Coast Guard vessels and a helicopter were scrambled to the scene to locate the stranded sailors. Despite the perilous conditions, all four crew members were successfully rescued from the water.
Miraculously, reports confirm that the crew survived the ordeal and were transported to shore. One individual was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, but thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported.
The cause of the capsize is attributed to a sudden and severe storm, a stark reminder of the deadly and unpredictable power of the sea, even for experienced sailors on a modern vessel.
