Lake Kariba Boat Disaster: 44 Dead, Rescue Operations Continue
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A boat operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) capsized on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, on Tuesday, resulting in at least 44 fatalities. The Mbuya Nehanda ferry was carrying 114 adults, five crew members, and an undisclosed number of children when it encountered strong winds and rough conditions, causing it to capsize. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, with the death toll and number of survivors being updated regularly.
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