CLEAN : Death toll rises to 32 in Mali river

The transcript recounts a harrowing experience of escaping a sinking, overloaded boat. The narrator describes the chaos as the boat capsizes, the struggle to survive, and the efforts to rescue family members. Despite the presence of emergency services, local villagers took charge of rescue and recovery efforts, highlighting a lack of preparedness and resources from official responders.

What event led to the speaker's experience of trying to escape?

What actions did the speaker take to try to save themselves?

Describe the condition of the pirogue during the incident.

What was the response of the sapeurs-pompiers during the rescue operation?

How did the local villagers contribute to the situation after the incident?