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Collapsed Savannah, Ga., Balcony Met Requirements but Needed More Support.

By Dana Clark Felty, Savannah Morning News, Ga. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Mar. 30--Ashley Feemster remembers watching her mother's face as the third-floor balcony they were standing on Friday night suddenly gave way.

She also remembers watching her date to the prom, Chuck Collison, as he hit the balcony below and other falling teenagers landed on his legs.

Feemster was among a fortunate group of people who weren't seriously injured after a Tybee Island beach house balcony collapsed.

About 18 people celebrating Savannah Chr

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