Tragedy Strikes Sapelo Island: Ferry Dock Collapse Claims Lives

A tragic incident on Georgia's Sapelo Island resulted in at least seven deaths after a ferry dock partially collapsed. The incident occurred during a celebration of the local Gullah-Geechee community. Emergency response teams, including the U.S. Coast Guard, were involved in rescue operations.

A tragic incident unfolded on Georgia's Sapelo Island as a section of a ferry dock gave way, resulting in the deaths of at least seven individuals, confirmed a spokesperson from the overseeing state agency.

Authorities, along with emergency services like the U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments, were swiftly on the scene, transporting several injured victims to medical facilities and conducting a thorough water search for additional survivors, stated Tyler Jones from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The collapse tragically interrupted gatherings of the Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of African slaves, who had assembled for a cultural celebration on the island, located roughly 100 kilometers south of Savannah and accessible solely by boat.

(With inputs from agencies.)