WATCH: Boozy boaters unleash wild riverfront brawl as fists fly at popular South Carolina sandbar

A normally lively stretch of the Congaree River turned chaotic on June 6 when a large fight broke out at the 601 Sand Bar in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

Videos from the scene show multiple confrontations unfolding at once as crowds gathered along the popular river hangout. In the footage, punches are thrown while others try to pull people apart, and several people can be seen grappling in knee-deep water as onlookers shout and film the disturbance on their phones.

The incident has since resulted in six arrests, and the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities previously told WIS-TV that more than 20 people appeared to be involved in the brawl. At least three people were hurt, with reported injuries including swollen eyes and head trauma.

Images released in connection with the case show people exchanging punches during the fight at the 601 Sand Bar, underscoring the scale of the disorder that unfolded at the popular gathering spot.

Investigators previously told WIS-TV that more than 20 people were involved in the fight and that at least three people suffered injuries ranging from swollen eyes to head injuries.

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“The injuries were severe,” Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers told the outlet.

Authorities have not publicly identified what sparked the violence, but Summers said alcohol was a factor and that deputies identified numerous cases of underage drinking.

A large crowd surrounds a fight at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in South Carolina

A crowd gathers around a fight at South Carolina’s 601 Sand Bar. (Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office)

“To see that many people swinging, fighting, it could have been really, really bad and I’m sure there are injuries that we haven’t heard about. That’s just the nature of that type of beast,” Summers told WIS.

“The water and drinking don’t mix,” he added. “It could be a family setting. Obviously, this would not be a good place to take your children if you wanted to because of things like this.”

The fight occurred during the annual Sparkleberry Duck Run, an event that draws boaters and outdoor enthusiasts to the Congaree River each year, according to WIS.

According to the sheriff’s office, six people have been arrested in connection with the brawl. Authorities identified the suspects as Brendan Bonds, Hunter Dalzell, Lucas Scott, Edward Scott, Austin Mizzell and Taylor Knudson. The suspects face various assault and breach-of-peace charges stemming from the incident.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active and additional arrests are expected as detectives continue reviewing video and information submitted by the public.

News Agency has reached out to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for additional comment.

In announcing the arrests, Summers said authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and encouraged anyone with information to contact investigators.

“This kind of behavior will not be tolerated,” the sheriff said.

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