South Carolina Warns of Possible ‘Lizardmen’ Sightings During Solar Eclipse

Beware the Lizard Man! The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is not taking any chances when it comes to possible paranormal activity in connection with the upcoming solar eclipse—and they’re warning visitors to stay alert.

“Regarding possible paranormal activity potentially occurring during the #SolarEclipse2017,” the South Carolina Emergency Management Division tweeted last week. “As always, if you see something, say something.” Accompanying their total eclipse safety tips tweet was a map of possible Lizard Man sightings over the years. “SCHEMD does not know if Lizardmen become more active during a solar eclipse, but we advise that residents of Lee and Sumter counties should remain ever vigilant.”

Regarding possible paranormal activity potentially occurring during the #SolarEclipse2017. As always, if you see something, say something. pic.twitter.com/O3IuYhHzqB

— SCEMD (@SCEMD) August 9, 2017

According to Fortune, Lizard Man is a very popular local legend. “It’s basically the state’s version of Bigfoot, only with less hair and more scales.” The most recent sighting was in 2015 when the mysterious creature was spotted near South Carolina’s Scape Ore Swamp. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division explained that the Lizard Man map was meant to be a joke in response to a “Sunsquatch” map that was created by NASA to match the path of the solar eclipse with reported Bigfoot sightings.

The once-in-a-lifetime astronomical phenomenon will darken the skies on Aug. 21 and will be visible from Oregon to South Carolina. Other urban legends associated with the celestial event include the eclipse being dangerous to pregnant women and an ancient belief that a fire-eating dragon actually swallows the sun.

See how social media reacted to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s “Lizardmen” warning below:

Social Media Reacts to South Carolina’s “Lizardmen” Solar Eclipse Warning

And with this, @SCEMD has won the internet for the day. Maybe the month. Well played! #totalsolareclipse #totaleclipsecae https://t.co/kK9yqvvu3H

— Total Eclipse CAE (@TotalEclipseCAE) August 9, 2017

My states emergency management division is posting about lizard men. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE https://t.co/cac2PFe7au

— Hang 'em High (@keep_the_change) August 9, 2017

Can't stop laughing at how great this is. These guys are at the top of their game here. #totaleclipseCAE #totalsolareclipse #eclipse2017 https://t.co/fUh8TdEeeT

— Flock and Rally (@FlockandRally) August 9, 2017

JUST Lizardmen, no vampires while the sun is blocked? https://t.co/70NrDwxA7d

— Tom Nelson (@hottapvswr) August 11, 2017

We ain't afraid of no ghost, aliens, or things that go bump in the night. https://t.co/BZNm4D5jvE

— Batesburg-Leesville (@TownofBL) August 14, 2017

Are yall hiring for the Lizardman Response Unit or are all the slots filled?

— Hang 'em High (@keep_the_change) August 9, 2017

I feel the need to say, "Only in SC." https://t.co/mJ6baK1cgH

— Belinda Frisch (@b_frisch) August 9, 2017

The truth is out there.

— Michelle Connelly (@_dawn_michelle) August 9, 2017

truly blessed to be living in sc at this time https://t.co/Fz71eMklgK

— CJfromSanAndreasVEVO (@davidadedokun) August 9, 2017

What are your thoughts on South Carolina’s “Lizardmen” warning? Are you excited for the upcoming solar eclipse? Sound off in the comments section below!