🌱 Alligator Charges Fisherman + Mother Sues Hilton Head Gardens

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 75.
• Tuesday: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 90 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. A family visiting Hilton Head Island had a close encounter with an alligator when the reptile charged at a fisherman near a pond. Cell phone footage captured the intense moment as the alligator approached the fisherman, but luckily no one was harmed. Experts from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources believe the alligator associated humans with food, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife and avoiding feeding them to prevent such incidents. (KFSN-TV)
2. A mother in Beaufort County is suing Hilton Head Gardens apartments after her 14-year-old daughter was allegedly attacked by a tenant in the parking lot. The lawsuit claims that the leasing company's negligent screening practices contributed to the assault and other violent crimes on the property. The court documents reveal that the teenager suffered a concussion and debilitating post-concussive headaches as a result of the attack. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)
3. Sixteen-year-old Margaret Turner was awarded the title of Miss South Carolina Teen at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. Known for her anti-bullying platform and web-based app, Turner aims to promote respect and values for all. The competition featured 34 contestants, and Hilton Head was represented in the top five contestants. (The State)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Monday, June 26

• Hilton Head Hustle Scavenger Hunt At Sweet Al's Cafe (11:00 AM)
• Live Music At Fishcamp On Broad Creek (6:00 PM)
• La Bodega At Carolina Crab Co (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 27

• Summer Jams And Fireworks At Shelter Cove Towne Centre (6:00 PM)
• Jazz In The Park: Martin Lesch Band At Lowcountry Celebration Park (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue assisted other fire departments in Moss Creek last week with a leaking tank. Officials were able to safely seal the tank. (Bluffton Township Fire District via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Hilton Head area! Get all the property details at the link. (Hilton Head Patch)
• Ever wonder who is behind the landscape and grounds of the Hilton Head Island Government? Meet Whitaker Knight at the link! (Town of Hilton Head Island Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.