Search for survivors underway after fatal shipwreck near Mozambique’s capital, Maputo.
The illegal fishing vessel, carrying 12 individuals, encountered trouble off the southern Matutuine region. One confirmed dead, two rescued, and eight missing as the vessel capsized, possibly due to panic amid water ingress.
The wreckage washed ashore, prompting urgent rescue efforts by Mozambican authorities. The unlicensed vessel’s involvement in illegal fishing is noted, highlighting a broader issue in the region.
