Survivors of a devastating aluminum gangway collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island are recounting the harrowing events that unfolded on Saturday, resulting in the loss of seven lives and injuries to at least three individuals. The incident, described by authorities as a 'catastrophic failure,' occurred around 4:30 p.m. at the Marsh Landing Dock, where a large group of people had gathered to celebrate the Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
According to reports, approximately 700 individuals were present on the island when the gangway collapsed, sending at least 20 people into the water. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror as residents and visitors rushed to assist those in distress. Reginald Hall, an island resident, bravely formed a human chain to help rescue a young child from the water, while others worked tirelessly to provide aid to the injured.
