Sunday marked one year since a deadly gangway collapse in Sapelo Island, Georgia.

The collapse killed 7 people, now known as the “Sapelo 7.″

The victims were identified as: • Isaiah Thomas, 79, from Jacksonville • Carlotta Mcintosh, 93, from Jacksonville • Jacqueline Crews Carter, 75, from Jacksonville • Cynthia Alynn Gibbs, 74, from Jacksonville • Charles League Houston, 77, from Darien, Ga. • Queen Welch, 76, Atlanta • William Lee Johnson Jr., 73, from the Atlanta area

Hundreds were gathered at Sapelo Island for a fall celebration on Oct. 19, 2024.

First responders said as many as 40 people were on the dock gangway when it collapsed — sending at least 20 people tumbling into the water.

Community members, victims’ families and survivors gathered Saturday morning to mark

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