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Calhoun County sheriff says six arrested after riverfront brawl at South Carolina sandbar

Six people were arrested on assault charges after a large fight at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

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Crowded outdoor beach party with many people standing and talking, most in swimwear or bare torsos under a sunny sky.

CALHOUN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, June 20 (Infinite Headlines) — Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies said six people were arrested after a June 6 fight at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in South Carolina, where investigators said more than 20 people were involved.

Sheriff Thomas Summers said alcohol was a factor in the disturbance, which was tied to the annual Sparkleberry Duck Run. Deputies also identified numerous cases of underage drinking, and the sheriff’s office said at least three people were injured, with wounds ranging from swollen eyes to head injuries.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active and that additional arrests are expected as detectives review video and public submissions from the scene.

The office said the six arrested people were Brendan Bonds, Hunter Dalzell, Lucas Scott, Edward Scott, Austin Mizzell and Taylor Knudson. Authorities said they face various assault and breach-of-peace charges.

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Tracy Simmons

Tracy Simmons is a senior national politics reporter for Times Media Service, based in Washington, D.C. Simmons covers national politics, including the people, policies and institutions shaping the federal government, with a focus on government accountability and public policy. Simmons holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in College Park, Maryland.

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