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Death toll from capsized ferry in Zimbabwe rises to 72

In Zimbabwe, 25 bodies have been recovered following the capsizing of a ferry, bringing the death toll to 72.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Zimbabwe, the number of fatalities after the disaster involving an overloaded ferry on Lake Kariba has risen to 72. On Saturday, rescuers recovered an additional 25 bodies, according to reports from various news sources.

The police have confirmed the current death toll and stated that the search for any other victims is ongoing. The incident has garnered significant attention and has led to an intensive rescue operation.

Rescue workers remain active in the area searching for more missing individuals. The circumstances surrounding the incident continue to be the subject of an investigation.

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