Gator measuring nearly five feet seen relaxing in North Myrtle Beach
An approximately five-foot alligator was seen body surfing in North Myrtle Beach yesterday, Donald Graham, spokesperson for North Myrtle Beach, said.
Seeing an alligator in the ocean is unusual, as the creatures are primarily fresh water dwellers, but they can ‘tolerate’ saltwater, according to the National Ocean Service.
The Department of Natural Resources was called around 3 p.m. about the alligator, which was in the surf line near beach goers.
The reptile was located in the water at 17th Avenue North in the Cherry Grove Area. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources captured the alligator.
The Sun News does not know where the alligator was relocated to or if it was harmed but we are seeking the answers.
This story was originally published May 30, 2022 at 10:55 AM.
