A chaotic fight that broke out at a boat dock in Alabama has gained widespread attention, with multiple videos of the brawl circulating online. According to WSFA, the incident began when a pontoon boat blocked the dock where a riverboat was attempting to dock.
Witnesses claim that individuals on the pontoon boat physically assaulted a worker from the riverboat, but these claims have not yet been verified.
The Montgomery Police Department has made several arrests and is currently reviewing the footage to identify the participants and determine the charges to be filed.
On the social media platform Black Twitter, users are finding entertainment in the videos, particularly in one clip featuring a black man wielding a steel chair and appearing to channel wrestling legend Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Full recap of the Alabama Boat Brawl: pic.twitter.com/X2CgOOCUeg
— Simply TC 💚💛🖤💙 (@BienSur_JeTaime) August 6, 2023
All weekend, we've witnessed Black Americans stand on code together. First with Jamie Foxx & the Jennifer Aniston fiasco & now with this Montgomery Alabama brawl.
Our ancestors are proud! pic.twitter.com/MSbOFV1w5N
— Aint No Money Joe (@GoddessShanell_) August 6, 2023
In a viral video, a man can be seen wielding a chair like a wrestler Steve Austin, attempting to fend off attackers. He successfully landed a few hits in the altercation. Another angle shows a Black man being attacked by several white people on the opposite side of a dock.
A man is seen swimming across to help the lone victim. Law enforcement was called and made several arrests. According to a police statement, a large group of people were engaged in a physical altercation and charges are pending.
Some speculate that the incident was racially motivated, but this has not been confirmed. Regardless, the white individuals involved learned a lesson about the consequences of their actions. The authorities are still determining charges for those involved.
The online response to the incident has been a mix of entertainment and support for the physical solidarity shown by the Black community in the face of adversity.
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