Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 72 as more bodies recovered
Twenty-six more bodies have been recovered after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, pushing the confirmed death toll to at least 72.
Search efforts are continuing in Zimbabwe following a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba, where a vessel carrying passengers capsized. In the latest development, 26 additional bodies have been recovered, raising the total confirmed death toll to at least 72.
Lake Kariba sits on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia and is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. It serves as both a transport route and a popular tourist destination, with passenger ferries regularly operating on its waters.
Detailed circumstances surrounding the capsizing have not yet been made public, and the exact total number of passengers aboard at the time of the accident remains unclear. However, the fact that the death toll continues to climb as more bodies are recovered indicates that search and rescue operations on the lake are still ongoing, and the final number of victims could rise further in the coming days.
Local authorities continue working to identify the victims and establish the circumstances of the disaster. This ranks among the deadliest ferry accidents reported in the region in recent times, and it has renewed attention on water transport safety standards on Lake Kariba, where vessels often operate without strict enforcement of passenger capacity and safety equipment requirements.
The situation remains under close watch, with further updates expected as rescue operations continue and additional information becomes available.
