What's next after Sapelo Island gangway collapse? Support sessions, signage and independent investigation
Community mourning has continued after the gangway collapse that left seven dead last weekend during a Gullah Geechee cultural fair. Investigations are ongoing.
Sapelo Island dock collapse: Georgia DNR hires firm to conduct independent investigation
On Friday morning, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced an independent company was hired to perform an investigation of what led to the collapse of the Sapelo Island gangway.
Attorney general initiates outside probe of deadly Sapelo Island gangway collapse
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has ordered a private investigation into the deadly gangway collapse on Sapelo Island Oct. 19.
Engineering firm retained to conduct independent investigation into Sapelo Island gangway collapse
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirms the Office of the Attorney General has retained Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates to conduct an independent investigation into the cause of the collapse of a gangway at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island.
Victims of ferry gangway collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island demand federal probe
The incident is already being investigated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Sapelo Island ferry resumes operations after deadly boat dock gangway collapse
A ferry connecting an island off the coast of Georgia resumed operations Monday while the investigation to see what might have caused a deadly dock collapse that killed seven people continues. The victims were among the dozens of people who traveled to Sapelo Island last weekend to celebrate the Gullah-Geechee,
Sapelo Island gangway inspected in late 2022, department says
The Sapelo Island gangway that collapsed Saturday was inspected in 2022, not 2023 as previously reported, but was still considered structurally sound, the Department of Natural
Vigil for local victims of Sapelo Island dock collapse
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‘All of us ended up in the water’: Victims’ relatives, survivors give emotional accounts of Sapelo Island’s gangway collapse
Emotional accounts from relatives of the victims and survivors of the partial collapse of a boat dock gangway on Georgia’s Sapelo Island and a newly released video of the frantic rescue efforts paint a dramatic picture of Saturday’s incident.
Sapelo Island loss goes beyond seven lives. Elders are foundation of Gullah Geechee culture
The fact that those who died in the Sapelo Island disaster were older didn’t make this loss any less devastating. If anything ...
State and local leaders discuss Sapelo Island gangway, next steps for community healing
As the investigation into the Sapelo Island gangway collapse continues, local and state leaders are trying to get support ...
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Senator Donzella James Calls for Unity in Wake of Sapelo Island Tragedy That Claimed Seven Lives During Cultural Celebration
Senator James shows sorrow for the Sapelo Island incident and discusses plans for a committee to investigate and improve ...
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Identities of 7 who died in Georgia dock collapse released. The youngest was 73.
I'm told that it should have carried the capacity that was there." Sapelo Island, about 60 miles south of Savannah, is only reachable by boat. The state-run ferry between Meridian and the ...
Family of 'Sapelo 7' supported in Jacksonville prayer vigil
Families of the people killed in the gangway collapse on Sapelo Island were supported with prayer, song and condolences Thursday.
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Daufuskie Island residents want answers on dock safety after Sapelo Island tragedy
After seven people lost their lives in a dock collapse in Georgia, Daufuskie islanders call on the county for dock ...