Last Saturday, a ferry dock collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, killing seven people.
Reports say at least 20 people were on the dock as crowds gathered to celebrate the fall of the Goula-Zizi community of descendants of black slaves.
Many people were rushed to nearby hospitals. Their condition is unknown.
Sapelo Island is about 60 miles south of Savannah.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp prayed for the victims.
Marty, the girls and I are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred today on Sapelo Island. As state and local first responders continue to take on this active field, we ask all Georgians to join us in praying for the missing, those still at risk, and their families.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) October 19, 2024
Fox5 Atlanta reported:
At least seven people died when part of a ferry dock collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, authorities said.
Tyler Jones, spokesman for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said several people were taken to the hospital and the U.S. Coast Guard, McIntosh County Fire Department and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are conducting the search. poison.
Mr Jones said a catwalk on the dock collapsed, sending people jumping into the water. This happened when crowds gathered on the island to celebrate the small Gullah-Geechee community, made up of descendants of black slaves.
“Seven deaths have been confirmed,” Jones said. “Several people have been taken to local hospitals and we continue to search the waters for the individuals.”
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