But when it comes to Lake Kivu, this is one dangerous body of water you wouldn’t want to dive into. What makes this lake so hazardous? What would be the physical consequences of swimming in it?

A boat overloaded with passengers capsized on Lake Kivu, eastern Congo, killing at least 50 people. The vessel was en route from Minova to Goma. Overcrowding and negligence are blamed as the boat ...