South Carolina Woman Dies After Second Fatal Alligator Attack In Same County

This is not the first time there has been a fatal alligator attack in Beaufort County, South Carolina in recent months. A South Carolina woman dies after the second fatal alligator attack in the same county.

My sister lives on the coast and in a neighborhood with many ponds.  I try to be ever mindful that there might be an alligator in one of those ponds when I am walking my dog.  More and more you hear of someone being attacked while walking a pet.  Sadly, it happened again in  Hilton Head, South Carolina.

A 69 year old woman was walking her dog in the Spanish Wells community on Tuesday July 3 when the alligator reportedly attacked and killed her.  Rescue workers spotted her body on the edge of the lagoon. The alligator was guarding the body when rescue workers arrived according to ABC News 4.  The alligator was removed and the woman's body was recovered.  Authorities say they are not sure where in the lagoon she was first taken by the animal. South Carolina woman dies after the second fatal alligator attack in the same county.

According to ABC News 4 , an 88 year old Sun City woman was attacked by an alligator on August 15, 2022. For more information get details from the television station right here.

What do you do if you are attacked by an alligator?  According to a CNN report the best defense is to avoid an alligator's habitat.  Stay away from ponds or marshy vegetation.  Never approach an alligator of any size and do not feed them.  Unprovoked alligator attacks are rare according to the website, but if you are attacked their primary goal is to take you under water.  The experts suggest you try and poke the reptile in the eye, on the top of the head or in the jaw.  To learn more get details from CNN right here.

South Carolina is home to a lot of things. From beautiful and historic towns to the beaches to the swamps, there is always something to visit and see. But, just like anywhere else, South Carolina does have their troubling areas as well. Not everywhere can be all peaches and cream, that is just how the world works. Even though you may know and love an area, it can also e very dangerous. Maybe you know what parts of a place to visit and what parts to stay away from, but not every tourist knows that information.

Southwest Journal went on to name the most dangerous cities in South Carolina for 2023. A study was done by RoadSnacks and compared over 50 cities across the state. With the use of the FBI's latest crime reports, they looked at both violent and property crimes in each city. Taking the information they found, they were able to compile a list of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Of course, we wanted to take a look into some of the top cities. So, below you can find the top 5 most dangerous cities in South Carolina. Interested in the full top 10? Visit Southwest Journal to see.

Coming up at #5 is one of our popular tourist destinations for the summer, Myrtle Beach. Overall, the city has seen a slight decrease in violent crimes but the property crimes are on a rise. Just a few years ago, you had a 1 in 10 chance of being a victim of theft or damage. Which for many, when visiting on vacation the time for this kind of crime can be disheartening.

If you have ever traveled through the upstate of South Carolina, then you know of Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2022, Spartanburg was named the 5th most dangerous place to live in the state. On average, Spartanburg has more than one burglary happening in a day. Violent crimes are also somewhat of an issue in the area as well. With a mixture of locals and college students, there are tons of things happening in the city at once.

Now, this one is one of those that some people would hate to see their hometown, but as someone who traveled to Florence frequently growing up, you may agree on it as well. They have one of the top burglary rate in the state and in one year, they had over 500 violent crimes. For a town that is not super populated with tourist and about 38,000 people locally, the 500 violent crimes can be quite a bit.

Up next at #2 is Darlington, South Carolina. Darlington is known mainly for their tobacco farms and NASCAR races, but crime is a major factor in the area as well. Over the years, the amount of property crimes that have taken place has also seen an increase. There is more than one car theft per month and I guess the amount of racecars that may be in the area also plays a role in that.

Coming in at #1 and being the most dangerous city in South Carolina is Orangeburg. Orangeburg is full of rich history but it is a city that has had quite a past. Orangeburg is filled with locals and students from the two major schools in the area. The city has the highest violent crime rate in the state with about 177 assaults reported amongst its 12,529 residents.