Southern vacation hot spot fires back at poor safety rating following shooting: 'Fake news'
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Myrtle Beach, a well-known coastal city in South Carolina treasured by both snowbirds and locals, is disputing a study that ranked it as the second most unsafe beach in the United States.

In the study by Everly Life, an insurance company, seven out of the top ten most dangerous beaches are located in Florida. New Smyrna Beach was ranked number one, followed by Miami Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miramar Beach, Panama City Beach, and Ponce Inlet.

The only other non-South Carolina beach included on the list is Oak Island, North Carolina, which is ranked at No. 3.

To determine the relative danger of popular U.S. beaches, researchers considered four main risk factors: crime rates, shark attacks, drownings, and wind conditions. The absence of any West Coast or Northeast beaches from the list remains unexplained, and Everly Life has not responded to inquiries from Fox News Digital regarding this matter.

“Myrtle Beach police officers, already nearby, immediately returned fire, likely saving numerous lives when they fatally shot the perpetrator,” she said.

Myrtle Beach Police SUV

Authorities in South Carolina confirmed that 11 people were injured, and 1 dead in a Myrtle Beach officer-involved shooting late Saturday night.  (Myrtle Beach Police Department Facebook)

“While details are limited at this time due to an open investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, violence has no place in Myrtle Beach,” Denari said. “Saturday’s incident is not reflective of the experiences of millions of people who visit the area every year and enjoy the beautiful coastline, our restaurants, family-friendly entertainment and businesses.”

Melissa K., a seven-year Myrtle Beach resident originally from Connecticut, told Fox News Digital she does not feel unsafe in the southern beach town, where she moved for milder weather and her job.

“And I’m happy I did,” she said.

A row of colorful houses on the water in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach resident Melissa K. told Fox News Digital she feels safe in the southern beach town. (iStock)

Locals, she noted, don’t spend much time in the downtown area where the shooting happened. Ocean Boulevard can attract unsavory behavior from visitors who stay out late at bars and engage in rowdy behavior, she said. Melissa also noted that Myrtle Beach is less expensive than other beach towns in the Carolinas.

“At the end of the day, things could happen anywhere at any time in any place. The world’s gotten a little bit crazy.”

— Melissa K., Myrtle Beach resident

“It has attracted, unfortunately, some of the wrong people, from what I’ve gathered in my seven years being here,” Melissa said. “As locals, we really don’t go on the boulevard or that district, especially at night, and especially alone. But at the end of the day, things could happen anywhere at any time in any place. The world’s gotten a little bit crazy.”

The shooting, Melissa said, was “shocking” for the community, but dangerous incidents of that scale are not normal for Myrtle Beach.

“I do love living here. It’s a great place to visit, golf, eat, have a good family vacation,” she said. “Unfortunately …  you just have to be aware of your surroundings at all times, and that just goes for anywhere. It’s still a beautiful place to visit and hang out at the beach. I feel safe.”

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