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South Carolina Eyes Public Alligator Hunts After Attacks
Lawmakers in South Carolina consider returning to public alligator hunts as gators rebound and development increases human encounters. Arkansas and other Southern states already allow hunts after a 12 foot gator injured Lake Moultrie swimmers, while officials warn cautious methods and assess population impact. The proposal mirrors other states with snares and killed gators by knife, handgun, or bang stick under licensed hunts.
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