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Six reported dead in Bolivian boat collision

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  • Boat sinks after striking another vessel on Lake Titicaca, Bolivian navy captain says
  • All of the dead are Bolivian, captain says
  • One person remains missing
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LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) -- A Bolivian navy captain says a boat has sunk after hitting another vessel during the night on Lake Titicaca. Six people are reported dead.

Navy Capt. Fernando Enriquez told The Associated Press Wednesday all of the dead are Bolivian.

Survivors include five Brazilian tourists and one from Japan. One person is missing.

Enriquez said the two boats held a total of 48 people when they collided Tuesday night.

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