Lake Kariba boat disaster death toll rises to 84
Authorities say no bodies have so far been found beneath the wreckage of the ferry.
The death toll in the Kariba boat tragedy has increased to 80 following the recovery of eight more bodies on August 16, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The incident occurred when the RIDA-operated Mbuya Nehanda capsized on Lake Kariba on August 11. The vessel, designed to carry 90 passengers, was reportedly overcrowded with at least 114 adults and five crew members.
The death toll had previously reached 72 on August 15. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the tragedy a national disaster, enabling the government to allocate extra resources to aid the search and recovery efforts and support affected families and survivors. The ongoing search and recovery operations on Lake Kariba are expected to bring further sorrow to families who have been anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones still missing since the boat sank.
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