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Black Bears At Myrtle Beach And Where The Latest One Is Hanging Out

Author Debbie Nance
Bears In North Carolina

It’s not unusual from time to time to have black bear sightings in the Carolinas in the mountains and even in Charlotte. But, now there’s black bears at Myrtle Beach and here’s where they’re hanging out.

Black Bears At Myrtle Beach And The Latest Sighting

So, I was doing a daily check on my college son’s email to make sure there weren’t any bills or notices I needed. And, the Coastal Carolina University department of safety sent a message to students concerning black bears at Myrtle Beach.

It seems folks spotted a black bear hanging out on campus this week in one of the student parking lots. Now, good news is that with it being summer semester the student population is pretty scarce right now.

However, it’s definitely something to be aware of. And, as a friend pointed out, people they know who live at the beach often see black bears in their backyards on security cameras.

I don’t know why I wasn’t expecting black bears at Myrtle Beach. But, I guess I just associate them with cooler temps and mountain areas. So, I did a little digging for more info.

Black Bears At Myrtle Beach And Why We See Them Now

And, according to a story from The State, South Carolina has around 1600 black bears. And, even though many are in the mountains, several hundred are found along the coast of Myrtle Beach.

Black bears are emerging from hibernation as temps warm up. And, they start looking for food. Well, a college campus is a good place to start.

So, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources warns residents to keep garbage cans tightly closed, properly store pet food and clean up camping sites.

And, according to the story, we are about to hit the breeding season for bears in South Carolina, from June to August.

The email the school sent my son and other students concerning black bears at Myrtle Beach said in part, “a black bear has recently been spotted on campus near the HH parking lot. Remain alert of your surroundings, especially when outdoors. Notify DPS if you spot a bear and refrain from approaching.”

My friend also reminded my that with all the new housing, the bears probably are being forced out.

So, I’ll definitely be on the lookout for black bears in Myrtle Beach as we make another trip down this weekend!

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

Best Places in North Carolina to Explore Different Animals

Are you looking to have some fun with animals? Well, I have been contemplating fun things to do and for some reason, a petting zoo has been on my mind. It’s probably because I recently went to Disney World and Animal Kingdom was my absolute favorite place. From The Lion King being my favorite movie to the Safari Tour at Animal Kingdom, I have been thinking about animals like crazy. But, there is no Animal Kingdom here in Charlotte for me to enjoy, right? So, I have to think of somewhere else.

Of course, I decided to take matters into my own hands. That means I am looking into petting zoos, zoos, and all types of animal parks in the state. Why not have some animal-friendly fun? Let’s enjoy some time with the animals and see what you can do here in North Carolina. Can’t wait!

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    Lazy 5 Ranch is a drive through ranch experience. Whether you are sitting in your car or riding on the back of a wagon, you can ride through the ranch to check out some great animals. Not only will you sight see, but you can also feed them along the way. The ranch is open 7 days a week and has tons of animals like cattle, deer, goats, antelope, and other exotic animals. Doesn’t that sound fun?

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    Of course, we’re naming a pretty big one – the obvious, the North Carolina Zoo. The state zoo is located in Asheboro, NC and your chance to see tons of different animals. Explore different animals and plants throughout the zoo during your time there. You can see up close and personal, lions, elephants, river otter, giraffes, zebras, and more! Sounds like a place I need to go for sure.

  • Carolina Tiger Rescue

    Want to visit a tiger rescue? Personally, I have never thought of it but it looks pretty cool to me! So, head to the Carolina Tiger Rescue and check out some wild cats. The rescue is your chance to learn more about and see tigers that have found sanctuary at this rescue spot.

  • Carolina Raptor Center

    Are you a fan of birds? Well, this might be the perfect spot for you. The Carolina Raptor Center is for the  exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Visit and walk a trail to explore the different species that are in house. There are more than 30 birds of prey for you to see up close and personal. Cool, right?

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