Zimbabwe Boat Capsizes Killing at Least 72
Summary
At least 72 people have died after a boat capsized in Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue workers recovering more bodies and 77 people reported rescued. Officials say the overcrowded, very old boat may have carried around 153 passengers despite a capacity of 90.
Key Points
- At least 72 people have died after a boat capsized in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe.
- Rescue workers recovered 26 additional bodies, while 77 people were rescued.
- Officials said the boat may have carried about 153 people, far above its 90-passenger capacity.
- The boat was reportedly old and was traveling from Kariba city to a rural area in northwestern Zimbabwe.
