Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93 as another body found on Island
Authorities say 77 people survived, bringing the estimated number aboard, including crew, to 170.
The death toll in the Lake Kariba ferry accident has increased to 93, following the discovery of another body near Long Island. Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities confirm that 77 survivors were on board the vessel when it capsized on August 11. The total number of individuals present, including crew members, is estimated to be approximately 170.
Service Delivery Solutions Manager for Nyaradzo Funeral Parlour, Shepard Mukono, described the challenging process of handling decomposing bodies, noting the cultural customs around burial practices. The community is grappling with the traumatic experience of collecting and burying the bodies on the same day, a departure from traditional mourning rituals.
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