2 Men Rescued from Cottonwood Creek After Being Trapped by Rising Waters

Dallas Fire-Rescue pulled the men to safety on a water sled after they became stranded on a concrete path in the middle of the creek.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to a call on Saturday afternoon about two men who were trapped in the middle of Cottonwood Creek as rising waters surrounded them on a concrete walking path. The department's Swift Water Rescue Team used a water sled to pull the men and their bicycle to safety. The men were evaluated on the scene but did not require hospitalization.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of water rescue capabilities for first responders, especially in areas prone to flash flooding. Cottonwood Creek has a history of dangerous water levels during heavy rains, and this rescue likely prevented a potentially tragic outcome.

The details

According to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans, units were called just before 1 p.m. on Saturday after a passerby spotted the two men trapped in the middle of Cottonwood Creek near Forest Lane and Schroeder Road. The men were on a concrete slab of a walking path with a bicycle when the rising waters surrounded them. The Swift Water Rescue Team deployed a water sled to reach the men and pull them and their bike to safety.

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026 around 1 p.m.

The players

Dallas Fire-Rescue

The fire department and emergency medical services agency for the city of Dallas, Texas.

Jason Evans

A spokesperson for Dallas Fire-Rescue.

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What they’re saying

“DFR spokesperson Jason Evans said units were called just before 1 p.m. after a passerby saw the men near Forest Lane and Schroeder Road.”

— Jason Evans, Spokesperson (fox4news.com)

The takeaway

This rescue highlights the importance of having well-trained and equipped water rescue teams to respond to emergencies involving rising waters, especially in areas prone to flooding. The quick action of Dallas Fire-Rescue likely prevented a tragic outcome in this case.