Below shows a meeting of two things ‘special’ about the South Carolina Lowcountry. Pluff Mud and Alligators.

The Alligators here were not totally stuck in the Pluff, but pretty close. A smaller one was determined to reach open water and fought his way over there, for what seemed like a long time. 😆. He dragged himself around and past the big guy.

Best viewed large.

Pluff Mud is like the epitome of mud. It’s created by having centuries of ‘stuff’ sink to the bottom of marshes. If you are from the coast you are aware of the low tide smell and sticky mud. Pluff is so much more interesting.

You can actually get stuck in Pluff. It can be like a nasty version of quick sand. Better, get a good whiff and it’s something you will never, ever, forget.