The deadly collapse on Saturday of a dockside gangway not only jolted the community into a deep grief but also brought to the fore longstanding frustrations over the treatment of residents and the state of the island's infrastructure.
We are on Sapelo fighting for our survival, said Reginald Hall, who was among a group of residents who confronted officials during a weekend news conference to demand answers on the collapse of the dock.
Some residents questioned whether Georgia officials, who have responsibility for most of the island, had taken adequate precautions to prepare the dock for the influx of hundreds of visitors for the festivities.
Officials said they had established additional ferry runs but did not rule out the possibility that the increased traffic contributed to the collapse.
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