Gator blocks Pawleys Island beach access

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – The Pawleys Island Police Department reported an “unauthorized visitor” blocking the Pearce Street Beach access.

Pawleys Island PD announced via social media around 7:31 a.m. on Wednesday of a reported gator blocking the beach entrance.

Photo courtesy of Pawleys Island PD

Officers asked locals to avoid the area while SCDNR removed the gator.

Pawleys Island PD says the alligator has been removed around 8:05 a.m. and the beach access has reopened.