Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Over 30 Dead, Dozens Missing After Congo Boats Capsize
Imagine a big lake with boats like buses.
Some boats got too crowded with people, like squeezing too many kids on a school bus.
Then, the weather got stormy, making big waves.
These waves made the boats tip over, and many people fell into the water.
Sadly, more than 30 people have died, and many others are still missing.
People are trying to find them, but it's hard because they don't have enough life jackets or proper boats to help.
At least 32 people died and dozens are missing after two boats capsized.
The boats were carrying over 100 passengers on Lake Tumba.
The incident occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Equateur Province.
Overcrowding and unstable weather conditions were reported as contributing factors.
Rescue efforts are hampered by a lack of equipment.
- Who
- Over 100 passengers, including those attending a funeral.
- What
- Two boats capsized on Lake Tumba.
- When
- Wednesday afternoon.
- Where
- Lake Tumba, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Why
- Heavy waves caused by the rains and overcrowding.
- Deaths
- At least 32
- Missing
- Dozens
- Location
- Lake Tumba
- Province
- Equateur
- Cause
- Heavy waves, overcrowding