According to Tybee Island Police, “Although many people do not realize that alligators reside on Tybee, they are present in many bodies of freshwater in American southeast.” Alligators, despite their tendency to avoid human contact, can be dangerous if provoked.”

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Are there alligators in Savannah?

The Savannah River Site is home to many alligator sightings, and the most common places to see them are near bodies of water where you can watch them swim or bask, or while they move overland. All SRS general safety and remote worker guidelines should be followed.

Can you swim off Tybee Island?

There are two major beach access points on Tybee Island: South Beach, located at the end of Tybrisa, and North Beach, located behind the Fort Screven Museum. There are a few other ways to get to the beach, but they typically have less parking and require a longer walk!

Are there alligators in coastal Georgia?

Approximately 200,000 alligators currently reside in Georgia. There were only eight alligator attacks on humans in Georgia between 1980 and 2001, none of which resulted in death. On the beaches and shores of coastal Georgia, it is not uncommon to see alligators basking in the sun or swimming in the water.

Where are there no alligators in Georgia?

They tend to live along and to the south of the fall line in Georgia (which roughly traverses the cities of Columbus, Macon and Augusta). In areas north of the fall line, there is no evidence that alligator populations reproduce, so any alligators found there were most likely introduced by humans.

Is Tybee beach safe to swim?

Do not swim or wade in the water in the Chatham County Health Department-administered areas. All fish and seafood, regardless of where it was caught, should be thoroughly washed in fresh water and cooked before consumption.

Are there sharks in the Savannah River?

From the Savannah River to St. Simons Island, Georgia is home to a wide variety of shark species. “