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Man Found Dead in San Pedro Creek During Flash-Flood Warning in San Antonio

Officials warn fast-rising creeks can turn deadly during flash-flood warnings after weeks of heavy rain.

Overview

  • San Antonio police said officers and fire crews pulled an unidentified man from San Pedro Creek near Furnish Avenue and South San Marcos, where he was pronounced dead.
  • The Bexar County Medical Examiner will identify the man and determine the cause of death as the investigation continues.
  • Police told KENS-TV the man appeared “clean cut,” and local reports put his age between 30 and 40.
  • The discovery came during a flash-flood warning, with forecasters expecting more heavy rain and flood risks across Texas through the weekend.
  • An April 21 drowning on the West Side has already put attention on creek safety as outreach teams urge people who shelter near waterways to move to higher ground during storms.