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Seven people killed in Georgia island gangway collapse over holiday weekend


Seven people were killed in a gangway collapse on Sapelo Island in Georgia while celebrating Gullah Geechee history. The victims were in their 70s and 90s, and many bystanders tried to help those who fell into the water. The collapse of the gangway, which resulted in a ‘catastrophic failure’, led to a search for survivors by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Three people remained hospitalized in critical condition following the incident. The island is home to a Black enclave, Hog Hammock, that is central to the Gullah Geechee culture, which blends African traditions with American life. Residents in Hog Hammock have been fighting changes in regulations that they say are squeezing them off the land. A federal investigation into the collapse has been called for, and survivors of the victims are being supported by the Gullah Geechee community. As the investigation into what caused the collapse continues, authorities have pointed to a potential overcrowding as a reason, though the gangway had been rebuilt recently and regularly inspected. The island has a rich history and has been central to the Gullah Geechee culture, which has faced struggles to survive due to outside pressures and development.

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