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At least 31 bodies were recovered today alone as subaqua units from the Zimbabwe National Army and the Zimbabwe Republic Police intensified efforts to locate and retrieve the victims' remains.
Walter Nyamukondiwa in KARIBA
THE number of bodies retrieved from the Kariba RIDA boat disaster site has risen to 44 as search and recovery operations continue.
At least 31 bodies were recovered today alone as subaqua units from the Zimbabwe National Army and the Zimbabwe Republic Police intensified efforts to locate and retrieve the victims’ remains.
In a brief update, police said: “The ZRP informs the public that the death toll in the Kariba RIDA boat accident is now 44.”
Rescue teams have been working around the clock to pull bodies from the water, but officials say the chances of finding anyone alive are now slim.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Search operations are ongoing.
Online Reporter