Alligators in South Carolina’s coastal plains are most commonly seen in or near bodies of water, but Horry County’s water levels are dropping from severe drought conditions.
It may trigger alligators to search for new water sources, luring them from hiding between cypress trees or grassy wetlands and into more public places.
“Certainly anytime you have an unexpected change, whether that’s a big flood or a drought or you know any anything that’s unusual, you’re going to have animals moving around more,” said Morgan Hart, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ alligator project leader…