Georgia Dock Collapse Kills Seven, Sparks Calls for Federal Investigation

The tragic incident during a Gullah Geechee festival highlights concerns over infrastructure negligence and demands for accountability.

Seven elderly individuals died when a dock gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a cultural festival.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is advocating for a federal probe, citing negligence as the cause of the preventable deaths.
Witnesses described the gangway as overcrowded and possibly weakened by heavy use and inadequate inspection.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, responsible for the dock, is leading a state investigation into the structural failure.
Survivors and victims' families are pressing for justice and accountability to prevent future tragedies.