Two men and a bicycle got a swift assist from Dallas Fire‑Rescue yesterday, after rising floodwaters along Cottonwood Creek near Forest Lane and Schroeder Road cut off their path and triggered a swiftwater rescue.
Dallas Fire‑Rescue’s swiftwater technicians from Fire Station 30 made contact with the pair as water climbed the creek corridor and brought them safely back to solid ground. The department’s initial update did not include any medical details about the men who were pulled from the water.
In a post on X, the department praised the “fantastic work” of Station 30 crews and noted that two men and a bicycle were rescued from rising waters, according to Dallas Fire‑Rescue. The post pinned the location near Cottonwood Creek at Forest Lane and Schroeder Road. Officials did not immediately release more information on how the men ended up in the water or their medical conditions.
Fantastic work by the members of @DallasFireRes_q #SwiftWater Rescue technicians from Fire Station 30. Rescueing 2 men (and their bike) from rising waters in Cottonwood Creek, and Forest Ln and Schroeder Rd. @DFFA58 @DHFA_Bomberos #DallasBFFA @Box4Firebuffs @DallasFDRecruit pic.twitter.com/0SlhMuOkxG
— DALLAS FIRE-RESCUE (@DallasFireRes_q) February 14, 2026
Where The Rescue Happened
The incident unfolded in the Forest Lane corridor north of North Central Expressway, where Cottonwood Creek cuts through Lake Highlands and nearby neighborhoods. That stretch has seen similar swiftwater scares before. In 2018, Dallas firefighters pulled a man from floodwaters at Forest Lane and Cottonwood Creek, according to the Lake Highlands Advocate. The repeat rescues highlight how quickly low‑lying creek crossings can become dangerous when runoff fills the channel.
Flood Risks And Safety
Federal weather officials stress that drivers and pedestrians should steer clear of both fast‑moving and standing floodwater because even a modest current can be powerful. The National Weather Service notes that six inches of fast‑moving water can knock over an adult and that two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, and urges the public to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown,” according to the National Weather Service. Many flood‑related deaths happen in vehicles when motorists misjudge the depth or speed of the water.
Dallas Fire‑Rescue has not released further details about the conditions of the two rescued men, and the department’s post did not say whether they were taken to a hospital. As creek levels and low‑water crossings can change quickly, officials advise staying off flooded roads and calling 911 when emergencies arise.
