Arrr mateys, thar be a grand mishap on the seas off Mozambique! Over 90 souls be sent to Davy Jones' locker.
2024-04-08
Arrr mateys! A jerry-built vessel met its watery doom off the northern shores of Mozambique, claimin' the lives of at least 94 souls. 26 poor souls be still missin' after the calamity. Ye best be choosin' yer ships wisely on the high seas, lest ye join 'em in Davy Jones' locker! Arrr!
Avast ye mateys! A tragedy befell the waters off Mozambique's northern coast, as a makeshift ferry carrying 130 souls foundered, leaving at least 94 lost to Davy Jones' locker, many of them wee children. The vessel, an overloaded fishing boat not fit for transport, was struck by a tidal wave, sending it to the depths.Some aboard were bound for a fair, while others sought escape from cholera in the region, driven by panic from misinformation. The secretary of state in Nampula province lamented the overcrowded conditions that led to the disaster, with many innocent lives lost, including children.Neighboring southern African countries like Zimbabwe and Malawi have also grappled with cholera outbreaks, highlighting the challenges faced in the region. Mozambique's poor road network means many areas are only reachable by boat, adding to the difficulties of transportation and access.As rescue efforts continue and the toll of this tragedy is counted, let us remember the lives lost and the families shattered by this heartbreaking event.
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