🌱 Plane Crashes In Savannah Marsh + Fallen Crane Shuts Down I-16

Hello there, Savannah! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Savannah responded to a plane crash on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in the marsh next to the Medway River in Savannah around 6:24 p.m. The Coast Guard crew located the plane's pilot, who was standing on the submerged aircraft. The crash is being investigated by the FAA. (fox28media.com)
2. The Savannah Police Department reports that a crane caused temporary closures on I-16 on Saturday afternoon. The crane struck power lines past Chatham Parkway. The department warns that the delays may persist as repairs are completed. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes. (WJCL News Savannah)
3. The Chatham County Police Department arrested three protestors on Friday night. The protestors were blocking the driveway at the home of the missing Savannah toddler, Quinton Simon. Responding officers reportedly asked the protestors to move but they refused. William Garrett, Wanda Boatwright, and John Boatwright have been charged with disorderly conduct. (WJCL News Savannah)

Today in Savannah:

• Storytime At Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Veteran Carriers And Enmarket ‘Feed a Trucker’ Campaign At Enmarket On Pine Barren Road (11:00 AM)
• Inu-Oh At Lucas Theatre (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Savannah Pride will be from Oct. 28 through Oct. 29 in Ellis Square. The event is fully funded by sponsors and ticket sales. (Savannah Pride via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is running through Saturday, Oct. 29. Click to learn more about the event. (Visit Savannah)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.