Zimbabwe Boat Capsizes on Lake Kariba, 15 Dead, 27 Missing
Summary
At least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba. Rescue teams have recovered 77 survivors as searches continue on the lake.
Key Points
- At least 15 people died and 27 others were reported missing after a boat capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.
- Zimbabwe’s National Disaster Management Agency said 77 survivors were rescued and taken to an island in the lake.
- The boat carried 114 adult passengers and five crew members, far above its 90-person capacity, according to officials.
- Local MP Mutsai Murobgedzi said rural residents use the lake route to reach Kariba town, and videos showed rough waves before the accident.
