**Shooting in South Carolina Beach Town Leaves 11 Injured: Local Residents Blame Seagulls**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the sun-soaked shores of Myrtle Beach reeling, a shooting incident has left 11 beachgoers nursing injuries, and local residents scratching their heads over the real culprit: the seagulls.
Witnesses reported that the chaos erupted when a group of tourists, armed with nothing but sunscreen and questionable dance moves, attempted to engage in a friendly game of beach volleyball. “I thought it was just a regular day at the beach,” said local resident and self-proclaimed beach philosopher, Chuck “The Sandman” Johnson. “But then I saw a seagull swoop down and steal my hot dog. That’s when I knew things were about to get wild.”
As the volleyball flew through the air, a rogue seagull, dubbed “Captain Beak,” allegedly took offense to the game and began dive-bombing the players. “I was just trying to enjoy my piña colada when I got hit in the leg by a volleyball and a seagull,” said tourist Linda “I’m on Vacation” Thompson. “I thought I was going to have to fight a bird for my life!”
Local authorities are still investigating the incident, but Mayor Bob “Beach Bum” McSanderson has already declared a state of emergency for all hot dog vendors. “We can’t have our beachgoers living in fear of flying fowl,” he stated, while sipping a margarita. “We’re considering hiring a flock of trained pelicans to patrol the area.”
In the aftermath, beachgoers have taken to social media to express their outrage. “I came here for sun, sand, and serenity, not to dodge seagull missiles!” tweeted local influencer and part-time mermaid, Sandy Shores. “If I wanted to get shot at, I’d just go to a family reunion!”
As the dust settles and the seagulls continue their reign of terror, one thing is clear: Myrtle Beach will never be the same. And as for Captain Beak? Rumor has it he’s already signed a lucrative deal for a reality show titled “Seagull Wars: Beach Edition.” Stay tuned!
