Fri May 30 09:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summary and rewritten version:
**Summary:**
A driver, unfamiliar with the area, was rescued from his vehicle on Wednesday morning after attempting to cross a flooded section of Leon Creek in San Antonio. The San Antonio Fire Department’s water rescue team used a ladder to extract the driver, who was unharmed. The incident occurred on Commerce Street near Highway 151, an area known for flooding. The area is now barricaded. The incident is occurring as San Antonio is experiencing heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, causing hazardous road conditions and flooding.
**News Article:**
**Out-of-Town Driver Rescued from Flooded Creek in San Antonio**
**SAN ANTONIO, TX (May 28, 2025) –** A driver unfamiliar with the area had to be rescued from his vehicle this morning after attempting to cross a flooded section of Leon Creek on the West Side of San Antonio.
The incident occurred around 8:10 a.m. on Commerce Street between Pinn and West Military Drive, near Highway 151, when the driver, in a Chevrolet SUV, attempted to navigate the swollen creek. According to San Antonio police, another individual called 911 upon seeing the vehicle enter the water.
The San Antonio Fire Department’s water rescue team responded swiftly and successfully extracted the driver using a ladder. The driver was reported to be uninjured.
“This area of Leon Creek is known to flood, and local residents are well aware to avoid crossing during periods of heavy rain,” stated a police spokesperson. “Unfortunately, the driver was not from the area.”
Authorities have now erected barricades to block access to the flooded roadway.
San Antonio has been experiencing heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, leading to hazardous road conditions and flooding in low-lying areas. While flood waters are receding, officials are urging drivers to exercise caution and avoid low water crossings.
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