Gabon: Ship Sinking Update The Toll Rises As Rescue Operations Continue

Gabonese authorities have raised the temporary death toll to 21 following the sinking of a passenger and cargo vessel off the coast last week. Rescue teams continued to search the waters, and 15 additional bodies were recovered from the wreck, bringing the cumulative confirmed fatalities to 21. Earlier figures had already tallied six deaths, and the latest update from the AGP news agency confirms the ongoing toll as crews widen their sweep of the area. In addition to the confirmed deaths, 16 people remained unaccounted for, while 124 others were successfully rescued and treated for injuries or exposure as rescuers and medical personnel worked through the night to account for those aboard the vessel. The evolving figures underscore the scale of the disaster and the urgent need for comprehensive search efforts along the coastline. The situation remains dynamic as recovery operations continue with navy and coast guard assets aiding local responders in coordinating attempts to locate survivors and recover remains with dignity and precision.