Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba, Killing 15 and Leaving 27 Missing
A ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, resulting in at least 15 deaths and leaving 27 people missing. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate the missing individuals.
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Ferry Disaster on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, leading to at least 15 deaths and 27 missing persons. Emergency services conducted rescue operations, successfully bringing 77 people to safety, while efforts continue to locate the remaining missing individuals.
First tracked August 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM CDT · Latest material update August 15, 2026 at 8:04 AM CDT