Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 72 as search continues

The death toll from Zimbabwe's worst ferry disaster has risen to 72 after authorities recovered 25 more bodies from Lake Kariba, as rescuers continued searching the waters for victims.

At least 72 dead, including 18 children, in Zimbabwe ferry disaster  edition.cnn.com

The death toll from Zimbabwe's worst ferry disaster has risen to 72 after authorities recovered 25 more bodies from Lake Kariba, as rescuers continued searching the waters for victims.

Mourners gathered in a Zimbabwe fishing town Thursday to bid farewell to dozens of people who were killed when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba this week, as police said the death toll rose to 46.

Twenty-six more bodies have been found after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe - taking the total number of deaths to at least 72.

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72  Toronto Star

Zimbabwe's police say 18 children are among more than 70 people killed this week when an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72  AP News

Police say 23 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.

Eighteen children are among the dead after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

Hundreds gathered for a memorial service in northern Zimbabwe on Thursday to honour victims of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, which killed at least 44 people. Survivors recalled a desperate struggle for life as the vessel capsized in rough waters.