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Gangway collapse in Georgia results in seven deaths


Seven people are presumed dead after a gangway at a ferry dock collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia. At least 20 people fell into the water when the structure collapsed, prompting a search and rescue operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies. The number of injured and the extent of their injuries were unknown. The Coast Guard was actively searching for survivors and a reunification center was set up for families at a nearby church. The collapse occurred during a celebration of Gullah Geechee culture on the island, a culture maintained by descendants of West and Central African slaves. President Joe Biden and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed their condolences and pledged federal resources to help those affected. The incident is under investigation and prayers were requested for those impacted by the tragedy. Sapelo Island, located on the Atlantic Coast, is about 72 miles south of Savannah. The gangway is used by public ferry vessels, a research trawler, and small boats, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The incident has sparked a sense of devastation and heartbreak among residents and officials alike.

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