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Zimbabwe Ferry Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 84 Amid Overcrowding
A ferry carrying an unknown number of passengers, exceeding its 90-person capacity, capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. As of the latest reports, 84 bodies have been recovered. Initial estimates suggested up to 153 passengers were on board, but official figures indicate the number could be higher. The overloaded government ferry, used by villagers and fish traders, overturned in choppy waters. Rescue efforts are underway.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (4): Al Jazeera English, CNN, The Hindu, The Washington Post
- Centre (13): Deccan Chronicle, Euronews, France 24, Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times, Irish Independent, Le Monde, Reuters, Sky News, The Globe and Mail, The Japan Times, The Print, The Times of India
- Right (1): The Pioneer