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Zimbabwe boat sinking death toll reaches 80
The number of victims from the boat sinking in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, has risen to 80 dead, after the recovery of eight additional bodies on Sunday. The incident, which occurred last Tuesday, was caused by bad weather and turbulent waters, leading to the overturning of the crowded boat, which was carrying vehicles and people—most of whom were villagers and fish traders—and was overloaded beyond its capacity. Reports indicate that the boat was carrying 157 passengers, most of whom were local residents. Rescue efforts and body recoveries are ongoing. This tragedy is among the worst drowning incidents in the country's history and highlights the critical need to improve safety measures for transportation in rural areas.
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