A popular South Carolina river hangout erupted into chaos when a massive brawl broke out, with shocking video showing dozens of people crowding around as punches flew and fighters grappled in the water.Videos from the June 6 incident at the 601 Sand Bar on the Congaree River in Calhoun County show multiple fights breaking out simultaneously while large crowds gathered to watch.In one video, several people can be seen throwing punches while others attempt to separate those involved.Another clip shows people wrestling and exchanging blows in knee-deep water as bystanders shout and record the chaos on their phones.The violent confrontation has now led to six arrests and a continuing investigation by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.FLORIDA SHERIFF RIPS 'REPREHENSIBLE' LAKE BRAWL AFTER 8 ARRESTEDPeople appear to exchange punches during a fight at the 601 Sand Bar.
(Calhoun County Sheriff's Office)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.Help us uncover what's happening in your community.
Email: [email protected] Instagram: @fndstephprice X: @StephenyPriceYour tip could become our next story."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.GOT A TIP?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.FOLLOW US ON X"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 becau...