BEAUFORT COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A woman was walking her dog when the pair was suddenly confronted by an alligator, reports USA Today.<br /><br />Cassandra Cline was walking her dog around the lagoon of the Hilton Head Island community, when an 8-foot-long alligator suddenly appeared out of nowhere and went after her pet.<br /><br />Cline didn't hesitate to jump into to try to rescue her pooch.<br /><br />Unfortunately, she was no match for massive reptile, which turned on her instead, dragging her into the water. <br /><br />Cline's body was later found in the lagoon by emergency responders, reports CNN.<br /><br />The dog, however, miraculously escaped unharmed.<br /><br />The Beaufort County Sheriff's office said an autopsy would be conducted soon, adding that they are "shocked and heartbroken over this loss."
