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Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster: 72 Dead in Lake Kariba Tragedy
16 Aug
Summary
- 25 bodies were recovered on Saturday, August 15, increasing the ferry capsizing toll.
- The overloaded ferry, operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency, sank last week.
- Search efforts continue as the total number of confirmed deaths reaches 72.
Authorities have recovered 25 bodies from Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Saturday, August 15. This grim discovery brings the total death toll from a ferry capsizing that occurred last week to 72.
The overloaded passenger ferry was operated by the government's Rural Infrastructure Development Agency. Search operations for additional victims are still in progress. The exact cause of the capsizing and the total number of passengers on board are yet to be fully determined.
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