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AlphDoti
#11 Posted : Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:56:33 AM
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Thitifini wrote:
hardwood wrote:
Why such a high number of casualties when the ferry capsized only 50m from the shore? I thought those living on lakeside and islands know how to swim? Also seems there were no life jackets which makes me wonder what it would take to buy life jackets and put them on the ferry.

I have a friend who witnessed the Mtongwe disaster. This happened 40m from shore, with quite a high number on both sides waiting to board, and we lost close to 300 out of 400....

He told me even the best swimmers will die in such a scenario. Reason, in panic mode all will try to hang on to anything floating, plus the chaotic kicking and pulling.

Said even the best swimmers avoided the chaotic area, only saving those on the far ends.

I would imagine that. So sad a scenario. Condolences to the families and friends. May allah save us from such disaster, amen!
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obiero
#12 Posted : Saturday, September 22, 2018 10:06:08 AM
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murchr wrote:
126 dead....

The problem with life is that you don't know when it will end. One minute I could be typing here, the next minute, the building gets blown up and this becomes my last chat.. God forbid. RIP to the MV Nyerere departed souls
COOP, IMH, KEGN, KQ, MTNU
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Mtu Biz
#13 Posted : Saturday, September 22, 2018 11:09:40 AM
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obiero wrote:
murchr wrote:
126 dead....

The problem with life is that you don't know when it will end. One minute I could be typing here, the next minute, the building gets blown up and this becomes my last chat.. God forbid. RIP to the MV Nyerere departed souls


Knowing the time of your death is a bigger problem in my view.
Sola Scriptura
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obiero
#14 Posted : Saturday, September 22, 2018 11:48:24 AM
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Mtu Biz wrote:
obiero wrote:
murchr wrote:
126 dead....

The problem with life is that you don't know when it will end. One minute I could be typing here, the next minute, the building gets blown up and this becomes my last chat.. God forbid. RIP to the MV Nyerere departed souls


Knowing the time of your death is a bigger problem in my view.

I believe that is the same thing I wrote.. When is an unknown, it could even be today, tomorrow.. You are just helpless, but God is all seeing, all knowing. That's why spiritual fitness is paramount, so when its time to go, you sail away in glory and splendour
COOP, IMH, KEGN, KQ, MTNU
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hardwood
#15 Posted : Monday, September 24, 2018 1:12:29 PM
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Death toll so far - 224.
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radiomast
#16 Posted : Monday, September 24, 2018 7:04:36 PM
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Apparently the driver was distracted throughout the trip and made a disastrous change of direction when he realized he was off course.

Dereva kombo ungama zako zimekwisha
(Fundi Konde circa 1960s)
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