A £6.8m superyacht has sunk in the Med just four days after being delivered to its new owner.
Footage shows the luxury vessel slowly submerging before rolling onto its side, with just a sliver of the yacht remaining above the surface.
It was secured following an operation lasting nearly three hours, as reported by Need To Know.
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Since Tuesday (11 August) evening, the yacht has been lying on its side on the 7m (23ft) deep seabed.
The nearly 30m (98ft) yacht was reportedly delivered to its Italian owner just four days before the sinking, following an extensive refit.
The Angiola II sank in waters off Porto Cervo, Sardinia, between Cappuccini Island and Capo Ferro.
It is believed to have lost buoyancy after an engine failure caused a fire in the seals, allowing water to enter the vessel.
However, the exact cause of the flooding and sinking has yet to be officially determined.
Fourteen people, including guests and crew, were on board at the time of the incident.
Twelve were rescued by another vessel sailing nearby, while the owner and a friend remained on the stricken yacht awaiting the arrival of a patrol boat, which transported them to Poltu Quatu.
No injuries were reported.
Italian media have estimated the yacht’s value at more than €8m (£6.8m).
The Amer F100 had accommodation for up to 10 guests across five cabins.
A pontoon weighing approximately 200 tonnes will reportedly be used to remove the wreck.
La Maddalena Port Authority is also reportedly taking measures to prevent any environmental damage.
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