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Six arrested after riverfront brawl at South Carolina sandbar, sheriff says

Six people face assault and breach-of-peace charges after a large fight broke out at a Congaree River sandbar in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

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Crowded beach party with many topless sunbathers socializing and dancing outdoors under sunny weather.

CALHOUN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, June 20 (Infinite Headlines) — Six people were arrested and face various assault and breach-of-peace charges after a large fight broke out June 6 at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County, South Carolina, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said.

The sheriff’s office identified the arrested people as Brendan Bonds, Hunter Dalzell, Lucas Scott, Edward Scott, Austin Mizzell and Taylor Knudson. Authorities said the disturbance happened during the annual Sparkleberry Duck Run.

Sheriff Thomas Summers said more than 20 people were involved and at least three were injured, with injuries ranging from swollen eyes to head injuries. He said alcohol was a factor and deputies found numerous cases of underage drinking.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active and that additional arrests are expected as detectives continue reviewing video and public submissions. Authorities have not said what sparked the violence.

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