12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84

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   Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 84

   The death toll from a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 84, with 12 more bodies recovered. The ferry, which was overcrowded, capsized carrying over 100 people. The incident has raised concerns about safety and regulation of ferry services on the lake.

   Why it matters

   The ferry disaster occurred on Lake Kariba, a large body of water on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. The incident has highlighted the risks of overcrowding and poor safety measures on ferry services in the region. Zimbabwe has been working to improve safety and regulation of ferry services, but more work needs to be done to prevent such tragedies.

   What is confirmed

   • The death toll from the ferry disaster is 84.
   • The ferry capsized carrying over 100 people.
   • The incident occurred on Lake Kariba, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Some sources report a higher death toll of 92.

   What to watch next

   • Further investigation into the cause of the ferry disaster
   • Efforts to improve safety and regulation of ferry services on Lake Kariba
   • The final confirmed death toll
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. People.com — At Least 15 Dead and Dozens Missing After Boat Carrying Over 100 People Capsizes on Lake
   2. The New York Times — More Than 40 Dead After a Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
   3. AP News — Families mourn victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster as death toll rises to 46
   4. The Guardian — Zimbabwe boat accident death toll hits 68 as 22 more bodies recovered
   5. CNN — At least 72 dead, including 18 children, in Zimbabwe ferry disaster
   6. Reuters — Zimbabwe police: death toll from Lake Kariba boat accident rises to 80
   7. People.com — 18 Children Among More Than 80 People Killed After Overcrowded Ferry Boat Capsized on Lake
   8. AP News — 12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
   9. Al Jazeera — Death toll rises to 84 from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe
   10. Al Jazeera — Death toll from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe rises to 92
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