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Tragic Dock Collapse on Sapelo Island Leaves Seven Dead, Community in Mourning During Cultural Celebration

Sapelo Island, GA — Tragedy struck Sapelo Island on Saturday when a section of the ferry dock collapsed, plunging at least 20 people into the water and resulting in the deaths of seven, officials reported. The incident occurred amid a gathering of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of freed slaves. The collapse happened around 4 p.m., during preparations for a cultural celebration on the island, according to Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Captain Chris …

Tragic Collapse at Sapelo Island Ferry Dock Claims Seven Lives During Cultural Heritage Event

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. — A tragic event unfolded on Saturday when a ferry dock on Georgia’s Sapelo Island, hosting a cultural celebration for descendants of Black slaves, suddenly collapsed, resulting in at least seven fatalities. Authorities reported that numerous individuals, primarily elderly, fell into the water as the aluminum structure gave way around 4:30 p.m. The collapse occurred during a gathering commemorating the unique cultural heritage of the Gullah-Geechee community, which traces its roots back …

Tragic Collapse: Multiple Fatalities as Sapelo Island Gangway Gives Way

Sapelo Island, GA — A tragic accident occurred on Sapelo Island, Georgia, this weekend when a gangway leading to a dock collapsed, resulting in several fatalities and multiple injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has shocked the small, tightly-knit community known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty. The gangway, situated at a popular congregation point for tourists and locals, was reportedly bustling with activity at the time of the collapse. According to …