The Enigmatic Realm of Ossabaw Island

This chapter explores the eerie beauty and unique ecology of Ossabaw Island, featuring its ghostly boneyard beaches and the notorious travel routes like Hell's Gate. It highlights the wild hog population's fascinating adaptation and genetic traits, essential for culinary and health research, while navigating the tension between wildlife conservation and ecological concerns. Additionally, it recounts the efforts of Eleanor Torrey West, who dedicated her life to preserving the island's natural heritage amidst conflicting interests surrounding the feral hogs.