Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 68: police
Most outlets led with the updated death toll of 68 following the ferry capsizing on Lake Kariba, citing police reports. 24 News HD and ARY News (English) focused primarily on the rise in the death toll, while Geo News added context about ongoing search and recovery efforts involving rescue workers and local boat operators.
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Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 72: police
Authorities retrieved 25 bodies from Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Saturday to take the death toll from last week's ferry capsizing to 72, police said, as the search continued for victims.
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26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72
HARARE, Zimbabwe: Eighteen children were among more than 70 people killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe this week, police said Saturday after rescuers recovered more bodies.The ferry capsized in strong waves on Tuesday. Police said that 26 more bodies had been recovered since then, bringing the death toll to 72.
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Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 68: police
Rescue workers and local boat operators take part in ongoing search and recovery operations near the overturned passenger ferry on Lake Kariba, a day after the vessel capsized, in Kariba, Zimbabwe, August 12, 2026. — Reuters HARARE: Authorities retrieved 22 bodies...
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