The large gator was found 'guarding' the victim's body, according to officials.
SUN CITY HILTON HEAD, S.C. --
Sun City Hilton Head is an active adult community home with more than 16,000 residents on over 5,725 acres, its website states.The alligator has been removed from the pond and euthanized, the station reported, citing officials.The South Carolina Department of Resources and the Beaufort County Coroner's Office are investigating, WTOC reported.CNN has reached out to Sun City Hilton Head for comment.
Experts say there are several precautions people can take to avoid getting attacked by an alligator -- and ways people can try to break free if a gator attacks.Don't feed ducks, turtles or other animals that share waters with alligators. Supervise pets and children when you're in gator territory. "Large alligators do not recognize the difference between domestic pets and wild food sources," the ecology lab says.If a gator has already grabbed hold of you, experts say:
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