Harare: The death toll from the sinking of an overcrowded ferry on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has risen to 80 after police recovered eight additional bodies. The ferry, operated by the government's Rural Infrastructure Development Agency, capsized on Tuesday amid adverse weather and turbulent waters on the lake, which borders Zambia. Zimbabwean police confirmed the updated toll but did not provide further details about the victims.

According to Saudi Press Agency, earlier search teams recovered 25 bodies on Saturday, bringing the number of fatalities to 72. Authorities said the recovery of 80 victims indicates that 157 people were aboard the ferry when the accident occurred. Rescue and recovery operations are continuing.