{"id":2357493,"date":"2024-10-21T12:19:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T16:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seven-dead-after-georgia-ferry-dock-collapse\/"},"modified":"2024-10-21T12:22:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T16:22:04","slug":"seven-dead-after-georgia-ferry-dock-collapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seven-dead-after-georgia-ferry-dock-collapse\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Dead After Georgia Ferry Dock Collapse"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fseven-dead-after-georgia-ferry-dock-collapse%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2357493&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-teenage-boy-allegedly-kills-9-in-school-shooting-in-serbia\/\" title=\"Teen boy reportedly kills 9 in Serbia school shooting.\">tragic incident occurred<\/a> \u200don Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a cultural celebration focused on honoring Black Slave descendants when a \u2062dock gangway collapsed, leading to the deaths\u2064 of seven\u200c individuals and several critical injuries among the attendees. Approximately 20 people fell into the water as the\u2063 gangway broke without\u200b any apparent cause. <\/p>\n<p>Local \u2064authorities, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), are investigating the collapse, which \u200dhappened during \u200dthe island&#8217;s annual Cultural Day event. Eyewitnesses described the \u200dscene \u200das chaotic, with many victims being elderly, and expressed shock at the tragedy, which was unexpected \u2063in a place \u2064they have known \u2062for years. The DNR has confirmed\u2064 that there wasn&#8217;t a collision involved \u2063and stated\u2062 that the specific reason\u200d for the\u2064 collapse has not yet \u2062been determined. Emergency responders continued to work on-site, and the \u2064incident has prompted thoughts and \u200dprayers from local leaders, including the governor of Georgia.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Seven people were killed Saturday when a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a day when the island was celebrating its heritage.<\/p>\n<p>The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said about 20 people went into the water after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-fbi-agents-boarded-vessel-managed-company-whose-cargo-ship-collapsed-baltimore-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the collapse<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2024\/10\/20\/us\/georgia-sapelo-island-ferry-dock-collapse-sunday\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Of those, seven died and six were critically injured.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the collapse of the Marsh Landing Dock was unclear as of early Sunday. according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wjcl.com\/article\/gangway-collapse-in-mcintosh-county\/62658908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WJCL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">7 people, including the chaplain of the state agency, were killed in a tragic ferry collapse on Sapelo Island in Georgia. The event, in which people were celebrating and honoring Black Slave descendants, was interrupted after the dock sent multiple plummeting into the water. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A9DhpSE1cL\">pic.twitter.com\/A9DhpSE1cL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Come On Now Katt (@ViralShid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ViralShid\/status\/1847847210295108084?\">October 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The gangway has been secured on Sapelo Island, and the incident is currently under investigation,&rdquo; said the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/georgia-judge-cites-jan-6-sides-democrats-blocks-new-election-security-measure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia<\/a> DNR, which operates a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/britain-says-thousands-of-lorries-cross-channel-after-virus-testing-stepped-up\/\" title=\"Britain says thousands of lorries cross Channel after virus testing stepped up\">ferry service<\/a> to the island, CNN reported.<\/p>\n<p>The agency said a team of officials was set to begin examining the dock to learn why the gangway collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>Tyler Jones of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said there was no single incident that led to the gangway collapsing, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2024\/oct\/20\/dock-collapse-on-georgias-sapelo-island-leaves-as-least-seven-dead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guardian<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There was no collision&rdquo; with any object, Jones said. &ldquo;The thing just collapsed. We don&rsquo;t know why.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Photo of the ferry dock that collapsed and killed at least 7 people in Sapelo Island, Georgia<br \/> &ldquo;many of the injured and dead are elderly&rdquo;<br \/> (photo from Georgia Public Broadcasting)<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gO9yQ9Zq5Y\">https:\/\/t.co\/gO9yQ9Zq5Y<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JnG7gN9IGS\">pic.twitter.com\/JnG7gN9IGS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Steve Lookner (@lookner) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lookner\/status\/1847932723454754825?\">October 20, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The island has only a few dozen full-time residents. It is home to the descendants of the Gullah-Geechee people, whose roots go back to 1802 when African slaves were brought to the island, according to CNN<\/p>\n<p>The island was hosting its annual Cultural Day when the gangway collapsed.<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds of people visited the island for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-3-killed-8-injured-gunfire-following-mississippi-schools-football-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">celebration<\/a>, Griffin Lotson, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-clerk-alleges-illegal-ballot-trafficking-in-detroit-area-town\/\" title=\"Former Clerk Alleges Illegal Ballot Trafficking In Detroit-Area Town\">mayor pro-tempore<\/a> of Darien, Georgia, said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/10\/19\/us\/sapelo-island-dock-collapse.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Marty, the girls, and I are heartbroken by today&rsquo;s tragedy on Sapelo Island. As state and local first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-signs-order-to-demolish-remainder-of-building-in-fla-condo-collapse\/\" title=\"Mayor signs order to demolish remainder of building in Fla. condo collapse\">responders continue<\/a> to work this active scene, we ask that all Georgians join us in praying for those lost, for those still in harm&rsquo;s way, and for their families.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovKemp\/status\/1847777754697154576?\">October 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>J.R. Grovner, who owns &nbsp;a tour company that uses the dock on the Duplin River, said he was stunned by the sight of the tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Most of the bodies were already on the edge of the river, and people were pulling them up,&rdquo; Grovner said, adding that many victims appeared to be elderly.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been on Sapelo for 44 years, and I&rsquo;ve never seen anything like this in my life,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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