Eight out of the twelve bodies that went missing have so far been retrieved, a day after a boat carrying 32 people capsized on Lake Mweru in Nchelenge District of Luapula Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Four more bodies are still missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to police the boat was heading towards Kashobwe area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from Kilwa Island when it was struck by waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, the Zambia Meteorological Department has urged water transport users to always check weather patterns before setting on a journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MET senior Meteorologist Kenneth Sinachikupo says the Department issues weather updates that must be followed and taken into consideration especially for people using transport to avoid loss of lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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