12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
Summary
A ferry in Zimbabwe capsized on Lake Kariba last week, and the death toll has risen to 84 as more bodies are recovered. Authorities continue searching for missing victims after rescuing 77 people, with official reports indicating the ferry was carrying many more passengers than allowed.Key Facts
- The ferry capsized due to strong waves on Tuesday on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.
- The official death toll has reached 84 people, up from 72 the previous day.
- Seventy-seven people were rescued from the disaster.
- The ferry was authorized to carry 90 passengers but likely had more than 153 onboard.
- Search efforts to find missing victims are ongoing.
- Among the dead, 18 are children, with 16 aged 10 or younger.
- The ferry was traveling from Kariba town to remote rural and fishing communities.
- Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake and is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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