What is Gullah Geechee? History explored as gangway collapse during festival kills 7
A chunk of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, where members of the Gullah Geechee community had gathered to celebrate fall.
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A fatal gangway collapse stresses an island celebrating Gullah Geechee culture
At least seven people died after the gangway collapsed at Georgia’s Sapelo Island on Saturday, state authorities said.
Georgia authorities investigating ‘catastrophic’ failure of boat dock gangway that killed 7 during Gullah-Geechee festival
Authorities are investigating the cause of a partial ferry dock collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island that turned a day of celebration into tragedy, leaving at least seven dead and six critically injured as crowds gathered for a cultural festival.
Ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island: What is the Gullah Geechee history?
A ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island shook the Gullah Geechee community on Saturday. Here's more on the Gulla Geechee people and their history.
Deadly Georgia dock collapse blamed on unknown 'catastrophic failure'
The gangway collapsed Saturday as festival goers prepared to board a ferry amid Sapelo Island's annual Cultural Day, officials say.
Seven Die in Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island Amidst Cultural Festivity Honoring Gullah Geechee Heritage
Seven people died when a ferry gangway collapsed during a Gullah Geechee cultural event on Sapelo Island, Georgia.
What We Know About the Gangway Collapse That Killed 7 in Georgia
Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died.
7 dead identified in Georgia island gangway collapse during celebratory weekend
The aluminum gangway suffered structural failure as historic Sapelo Island hosted an event celebrating its Gullah Geechee history and culture.
At least 7 dead in dock collapse at Georgia Island festival
The island is home to about 70 full-time residents of the Hog Hammock community, many descendants of people enslaved at Sapelo plantations.
Georgia Authorities Investigating a Dock Gangway Collapse That Killed 7 on a Historic Island
Georgia authorities say they are investigating the catastrophic failure of a dock gangway that collapsed, killing seven on Sapelo Island off the state's Atlantic seacoast
Georgia dock walkway collapse cause under investigation as islanders describe 'horrible' aftermath
Those who witnessed a deadly gangway collapse in Georgia over the weekend are detailing what happened when dozens plunged into the water, killing seven.
Dock Tragedy Strikes a Georgia Community Fighting to Protect Its Culture
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Sapelo Island ferry resumes operations after deadly boat dock gangway collapse
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