Luxury Yacht Sinks, A launch of a luxury yacht in Türkiye went awry when the $1 million Dolce Vento tipped over seconds after it floated into the Black Sea.
The 85-foot boat had arrived from Istanbul and started its first launch from Zonguldak port with great hopes.
Just 15 minutes into sailing, the yacht leaned severely, and panic erupted among travelers as water poured in.
Eyewitness footage captured panic as individuals leaped into the sea, fighting to escape the sinking yacht.
Turkish Coast Guard and port officials responded swiftly, dashing towards the rescue of passengers to avoid any loss of life.
Rescue teams safely rescued everyone on board and cordoned off the area around the sinking boat to minimize risks.
Dolce Vento was touted as a sign of extravagance, but its inaugural journey ended in catastrophe and despair.
The accident stirred worries about safety inspections and quality control on newly constructed yachts commissioned throughout Türkiye and the world.
Local press confirmed the concerned shipyard has already initiated an in-house probe to find the cause of the sinking.
Maritime specialists believe stability issues or technical failure may have led to the accident on the yacht’s maiden trip.
The inquiry continues, and results are imminent, illuminating the circumstances surrounding what led to the sea tragedy.