🌱 Autopsy Results Of Alligator Attack + Beaufort Co. Woman Found Safe

Hello, Hilton Head. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 72.
• Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 87 Low: 77.

Here are the top three stories in Hilton Head today:

1. Update: Autopsy results on the fatal alligator attack in South Carolina reveal that the 69-year-old woman suffered drowning and blunt force trauma. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reported that Holly Jenkins was walking her dog near a lagoon on Hilton Head Island when the 9.75-foot alligator attacked. The alligator, found to have no evidence of human feeding, was euthanized. (ABC News)
2. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a 70-year-old woman, who was reported missing from her residence in Lobeco, has been located and is safe. The woman had been reported missing on Saturday, and authorities had been searching for her. Fortunately, she was found unharmed, bringing relief to her family and the community. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Hilton Head Island's Sea Pines Plantation home, known for its inviting and comfortable atmosphere, is a finalist in HGTV's "Ultimate House Hunt 2023." The property offers stunning views of Calibogue Sound and combines New England charm with Lowcountry style. Another notable finalist from Beaufort County is a historic home in Beaufort's Point neighborhood. (Subscription: Hilton Head Island Packet)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Monday, July 10

• Turtle Trackers At South Beach Marina At Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory (1:00 PM)
• John Cranford & Friends At Coligny Plaza Shopping Center (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, July 11

• Hilton Head Island Farmers Market At 70 Honey Horn Plantation Drive (9:00 AM)
• Summer Jams And Fireworks At Shelter Cove Towne Centre (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A Hilton Head magician has published a "Magic Coloring Book" with facts about alligators with the hopes it will teach children about how to stay safe in light of recent attacks. (WSAV-TV)
• "Justice For All," a traveling Civil Rights history exhibition, will open in Beaufort County on St. Helena Island on Jul. 15. The exhibit will be on display at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District through September. (Explore Beaufort SC)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Hilton Head area! Get all the property details at the link. (Hilton Head Patch)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you soon with a new update.

— 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.