Horry County Police Department is investigating after a 52-year-old was found dead in a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure in the Loris area Friday, May 9.
The incident happened off Highway 746 near Loris late Friday night. HCPD said the incident was between a non-domesticated animal and an adult relative of the animal鈥檚 owner inside the animal鈥檚 enclosure.
Just before midnight, Eric State was found dead with multiple blunt injuries inside the enclosure with wallabies and kangaroos at his home, the Horry County Coroner's Office said in a release. An autopsy will be conducted to determine his cause of death.
HCPD said the kangaroos and wallabies varied in age were in the enclosure where the man was found.
"There are a number of other animals at the incident location. All animals are accounted for and contained, and there is no risk to the community," an HCPD spokesperson said.
The Horry County Coroner鈥檚 Office responded to the scene and an autopsy has been ordered.
Police said there is no risk to the community and the animal has been and remains secured.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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