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Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Boat Disaster - 15 Dead, Dozens Still Missing
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AllAfrica News
FIFTEEN people have so far been confirmed dead, and dozens others are still missing after a District Development Fund boat capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday afternoon.
The dilapidated vessel named 'Mbuya Nehanda' was sailing from Kariba to Chalala fishing camps when it hit turbulence and capsized.
So far, 77 passengers have been rescued by Matusadonha rescue teams and other responders.
"The CPU has mobilised boats to bring them on land and this is currently happening," the report said.
"The ZRP assures Zimbabweans and relatives of the Kariba boat accident victims that official information on the rescued victims, those injured or dead, will be released in due course after the scene management process is complete.