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Ferry Dock Collapse at Gullah-Geechee Event on Georgia's Sapelo Island Kills Seven, Injures Six
Oct 19, 2024, 11:47 PM
At least seven people were killed and six others injured after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island on Saturday. The incident occurred during a Gullah-Geechee community event, sending multiple attendees into the water. Authorities, including the U.S. Coast Guard and police, are involved in the search, rescue, and recovery efforts. Governor Kemp has deployed state resources to aid in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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