A tragic incident on Sapelo Island, Georgia, resulted in the deaths of at least seven individuals when a ferry dock gangway collapsed during a celebration for Gullah Geechee culture. The victims, among whom was a 93-year-old retired teacher and a veteran chaplain, were attending a public event when the catastrophic failure occurred. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as rescuers rushed to save those who fell into the water, and families of the victims shared heartbreaking accounts of the event. The dock had last been inspected earlier this year, raising questions about its safety. A federal investigation has been requested by survivors and the families of victims, as prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump steps in to represent the affected families. As the community mourns the loss, calls for answers regarding the preventability of the tragedy continue to grow.