Shocking pictures emerged today of the 60-metre Yogi sinking in the Aegean Sea. The yacht is said to have taken on water between the islands of Skyros and Psarra on Friday morning. Eight people on board were rescued from the stricken ship. Circumstances of the sinking remain unclear, but according to the Hurriyet Daily News,  the yacht “suffered mechanical failure in gale-force winds” and was aided by Air Force helicopters, a Navy frigate, the coastguard and four commercial ships.

Watch the dramatic footage below:

More details to come…..

(Pictures: AHF)