Lake Kariba boat accident death toll rises to 80: Zimbabwe Police
Authorities say no bodies have so far been found beneath the wreckage of the ferry.
Zimbabwe's national police service has reported that the death toll from a boat accident on Lake Kariba has risen to 80 following the discovery of eight more bodies on August 11. The exact number of people on board remains unclear, with some reports suggesting the vessel had a capacity of 153, exceeding its designated capacity of 90.
In response to the disaster, Zimbabwe has declared a State of Disaster, enabling the government to mobilize additional resources for the search, recovery, and humanitarian efforts. Two bodies were initially found by fishermen early Saturday, while the remaining victims were recovered by search and recovery teams patrolling the lake.
Authorities have stated that no bodies have been located beneath the wreckage of the ferry, which had been towed to a nearby island several days prior.
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