Twenty-two additional bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba, raising the death toll to 68, according to police.
Eighteen children were among those killed in the incident, which occurred on Tuesday when the ferry overturned during heavy winds on Lake Kariba, near the border with Zambia. The vessel was authorized to carry 90 passengers but was found to be overloaded with 114 adults, five crew members, and an unspecified number of children.
Authorities have recovered 22 more bodies, bringing the total to 68. Survivors reported that the ferry began taking on water shortly after departure, prompting pleas for the driver to turn back. A public memorial service was held in Kariba ahead of the burials, as hundreds gathered at the district hospital to identify the deceased.
Why it matters
Eighteen children are among the fatalities following the ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba, but the immediate consequence is clearer than the longer-term outcome.
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What to watch
Watch for official follow-up that clarifies the next steps, timing and measurable effects of this development.
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