Tragedy Strikes Sapelo Island As Ferry Dock Collapse Claims Seven Lives A festive celebration turns to chaos when part of the ferry dock collapses during Cultural Heritage DayAt least seven people were killed and several others injured on Saturday when part of the ferry dock collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during Cultural Heritage Day, celebrating the Gullah-Geechee community. The dock, managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), was reportedly less than one year old, having been recently reconstructed. The tragedy struck as the annual Cultural Heritage Day festivities featured music, food, and celebrating the island's unique cultural legacy, founded by freed slaves from Georgia's coastal plantations. Even as investigations begin, the incident has left the Sapelo Island community and the state of Georgia reeling from the unexpected tragedy. Some believe stricter oversight and checks might prevent such fatal accidents when celebrating community and heritage.

Source: New York Times October 20, 2024 08:39 UTC