# Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 72

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- CGTN, 2026-08-16 09:29 UTC
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> Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has killed 72 people after rescuers recovered 25 bodies on Saturday. The vessel overturned in rough waters while carrying 114 adult passengers and five crew members, exceeding its licensed capacity of 90; 77 people were rescued the next day, while searches for others continue.

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