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Rescuers still pulling bodies out of the water as death toll in South Africa floods reaches 86
- The death toll in floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has reached 86, according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
- Rescuers are continuing to recover bodies in and around the town of Mthatha after the floods began on Tuesday.
- One retrieved body belonged to a boy estimated to be around 13 or 14 years old.
- Authorities have faced criticism for their rescue response and the area's infrastructure condition.
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The number of people killed by floods in the South African province of Cabo Orientale rose to 86, authorities reported this Saturday. Rescue teams continue to recover bodies in areas devastated by the river overflow in the city of Mthatha and nearby areas. Police minister Senzo Mchunu confirmed the figure after meeting with emergency brigades. “It’s a national tragedy,” he said. Floods began early Tuesday morning after heavy rains, causing lands…
The number of people killed by floods in the South African province of Eastern Cape increased to 86, the police minister said on Saturday, while rescuers continued to recover bodies from flood waters.
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