Murrells Inlet Goat Island Residents Will Not Return This Season

Due to the heavy damage and erosion following Hurricane Ian, there is not enough land for the goats to safely return to their home.

Goat Island on the Marshwalk will be missing something this season.

Due to the heavy damage and erosion following Hurricane Ian, there is not enough land for the goats to safely return to their home.

The animals would have to be evacuated from the island any time there are king tides or major weather events and the announcement stated that removing the goats that many times would cause stress on them.

Research is currently underway to find an environmentally responsible solution to repair the island in hopes that the goats may one day return.