Zimbabwe Ferry Death Toll Rises After More Bodies Found
A ferry capsized Tuesday on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The lake sits on the border with Zambia.
Sky News says 26 more bodies were found. That brings the death toll to at least 72.
Eighteen children were among those killed. The Guardian reported different numbers citing police.
Police said Saturday that 22 more bodies were recovered. The Guardian put the death toll at 68.
The two reports disagree on the exact toll. Recovery efforts are still continuing.
An investigation suggests the ferry was overloaded. It capsized during heavy winds.
Klear Note — An overloaded ferry carries more people or weight than allowed.
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- Lake Kariba A large lake on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.