At least 15 people died and 27 remain missing after an overloaded ferry overturned on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
Savage, towering waves struck the vulnerable vessel during harsh weather, forcing its engines into sudden, fatal silence in open waters.
Authorities confirmed 77 survivors were pulled from the dark depths of the world’s largest man-made lake following the tragedy.
The boat exceeded its 90-person capacity, leaving a tragic path of unaccounted passengers, including children below ticketing age.
Darkness and severe storm conditions severely delayed initial rescue operations, stretching desperate underwater searches and airborne efforts into Wednesday.
Community divers and military teams continue scouring the vast waters, fighting against time to recover those lost beneath the waves.