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

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

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CALHOUN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, June 20 (Infinite Headlines) — Six people were arrested after a large fight broke out June 6 at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County, South Carolina, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said the incident happened during the annual Sparkleberry Duck Run and left at least three people injured. Authorities said more than 20 people were involved.

The suspects were identified as Brendan Bonds, Hunter Dalzell, Lucas Scott, Edward Scott, Austin Mizzell and Taylor Knudson, and they face various assault and breach-of-peace charges, according to the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Thomas Summers said alcohol was a factor and deputies identified numerous cases of underage drinking. He said the investigation remains active and that additional arrests are expected as detectives continue reviewing video and public submissions.

The sheriff also said the injuries ranged from swollen eyes to head injuries. Authorities have not publicly said what triggered the violence.

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Mark Swann

Raised in Spearfish, South Dakota, Mark Swann is the Rapid City reporter for Times Media Service. Swann covers local news in Rapid City, including city government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Swann holds a master's degree in mass communication.

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