What started as a routine morning run on San Antonio’s Northwest Side ended in tragedy Friday, when police found a man dead and said flooding may be to blame. Investigators believe the victim had been out jogging earlier that morning when he was discovered, as emergency crews were already stretched thin dealing with overnight storms that sent fast-moving water racing through low-lying areas.
San Antonio police told KENS 5 they believe the man had been jogging Friday morning and that early evidence points to flooding as the likely cause of death. The station reported that authorities have not yet released the man’s name or other identifying details.
Recent storms unleashed flash and urban flooding that overwhelmed drainage channels and triggered multiple water rescues across the city, according to KSAT. The San Antonio Fire Department told the station it handled roughly two dozen high-water calls in a single 24-hour period, a stark reminder of how quickly creeks, crossings and popular trails can turn from scenic to dangerous.
Neighbors And First Responders Sound The Alarm
Neighbors told KSAT they were stunned by how fast the water rose after the heavy rain. “How did that water get to the point where somebody died? That’s what shocked me,” one resident said, speaking as firefighters worked nearby.
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
The National Weather Service warns that even shallow, moving water can be powerful enough to sweep away a person or a vehicle, and it continues to push its “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” message anytime flash flooding is possible. Officials advise people to head for higher ground and avoid walking, jogging or driving through flooded streets, crossings or trails, no matter how passable they may look at first glance.
The investigation into the man’s death is ongoing, and police have not released additional information, KENS 5 reported. Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the incident to contact the San Antonio Police Department.
