A nearly $1 million luxury yacht, the Dolce Vento, sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the coast of Zonguldak, Turkiye.
A viral video captured the dramatic moment when the 24-meter vessel tipped over, stunning onlookers and ending its first trip with a disastrous splash.
The four people on board—the owner, captain, and two crew members—were unharmed and able to swim to shore. The Coast Guard and medical personnel were on the scene shortly after the incident.
While the exact cause is still under investigation, early reports suggest a possible stabilisation issue with the vessel. The yacht was built at the Med Yilmaz Shipyard and delivered to its owner in Istanbul before its ill-fated trip. Authorities plan to conduct a technical inspection of the wreckage to determine what caused the sinking.
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