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Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba, Killing 15 and Leaving 27 Missing?
A ferry overloaded on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba capsized on Tuesday, resulting in at least 15 deaths and leaving 27 people missing. Rescuers have made contact with survivors, but the fate of those still missing remains unknown.
What we know
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
The incident resulted in at least 15 fatalities and left 27 people missing, as reported by the national disaster management agency.
Emergency response efforts were initiated immediately following the capsizing. Seventy-seven people were successfully rescued and reached a small island on the lake.
Following the rescue, boats were dispatched to the area to facilitate the return of the survivors.
What remains unconfirmed
Details regarding the exact cause of the capsizing have not been specified in the available reports.
Information concerning the condition of the missing individuals and the status of the 27 missing persons is pending further updates from local authorities.
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said.
77 people were rescued and made it to a small island on the lake, with boats now being dispatched to bring the survivors back.
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