Horry County police say ‘non-domesticated' animal involved in death of a person
Authorities said the incident involving a 'non-domesticated animal' and an adult relative of its owner happened late Friday night. Officials said the victim entered the animal's enclosure.
An autopsy has been ordered and the animal remains secure with no larger community threat.
No further information was immediately provided.
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Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here.
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