HEMINGWAY, SC (WBTW) – Georgetown County deputies responded to an animal attack report where a man said a large, black cat dragged him into a ditch.
Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report on Moore Drive in the Hemingway area on Tuesday, according to a post on the GCSO’s Facebook page. The victim reportedly stated that the cat dragged him into a ditch while he was walking along Dennis Drive toward Willard Loop.
The victim also reportedly said he saw a cub cross the road before he felt something grab his pant leg and drag him to the ground, the post also said. The animal reportedly ripped the man’s shirt sleeve off before walking away and making a “crying noise.”
“He said the animal was a black colored oversized cat-like animal approximately waist high with a tail that dragged the ground,” the post states. “He was able to get to a safe location before contacting 911. He was transported to a local hospital.”
Deputies and officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are investigating. The GCSO said they will have deputies patrolling the area.
Anyone who sees a suspicious animal in the area is asked to stay in a safe place and call 911 or contact the GCSO at 843- 546-5102.
