Watch: 17 Rescued as Yacht Engulfed in Flames Sinks Off Italy
The Italian Coast Guard claimed it saved 17 individuals from a luxury yacht prior to it sank off the coastline of Sardinia, Italy.
The case happened Tuesday as the 155-foot vessel was cruising from Capri to Porto Cervo when it provided a call for help at around 6 a.m. The Coast Guard sent out 2 helicopters to aid in the rescue.
Video launched by the Coast Guard reveals the vessel swallowed up in fires prior to ultimately sinking in a cloud of smoke.
#GuardiaCostiera di #Olbia coordina soccorsi a 17 persone che si trovavano su unità disadvantage incendio a bordo, poi affondata.
Alle operazioni hanno preso parte due motovedette e un elicotteroGuardia Costiera Naufraghi, intercettati e scortati in porto.#SAR #SicurezzaNavigazione pic.twitter.com/UASll7DQQs— Guardia Costiera (@guardiacostiera) August 26, 2020