HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — Beachgoers in Myrtle Beach were met with a startling and unusual scene Monday morning when a sailboat washed ashore near the Ocean Creek Resort, forcing police to block off the area while onlookers gathered to take photos.
Police Urge Caution
The Horry County Police Department confirmed that officers received reports of the stranded vessel around 1:30 a.m. Monday. Authorities asked the public to keep a safe distance for safety reasons, though that didn’t stop crowds from walking along the sand to get a closer look.
Photos shared online showed dozens of beachgoers surrounding the boat, some even posing in front of it despite warnings. Police said they remained on-site for much of the morning to keep the area secure.
Witnesses Call It “Unusual”
For many longtime residents, the stranded sailboat was unlike anything they had experienced…