Man Dies Following Rescue Attempt at woodlawn โขLake
SAN ANTONIO,โ TX – The man who died โTuesday after being pulled from Woodlawn Lakeโฃ has been identified as 34-year-old Jose Luis Hernandez, accordingโ to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s office.Hernandez was rescued from the lakeโ shortly after 5:30โข p.m.โข andโค pronounced dead at University โHospital.
The incident โฃunfoldedโข as witnesses reported โขa man struggling in โคthe water near the โlake’s โboat ramp. San Antonioโ Fire โDepartment (SAFD) crews respondedโ quickly andโ recovered Hernandez, initiating life-saving measures before transporting him to the hospital. While the circumstances โคleadingโ toโข Hernandezโ entering the water remain โunder โฃinvestigation,the tragedy underscores the dangers of recreational activities and the swift response capabilities of local emergency services.
Woodlawn Lake, a popular destination โขfor walking, jogging, and fishing, sees notable public use, notably during warmer months. The โฃSAFD regularly reminds visitors โto exercise cautionโฃ around the water and to be aware of potential hazards. This is not the first incident at the lake; in 2019, a similarโ rescue occurred, highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance.
KSAT 12 โฃNews reported on the incident with contributions fromโ Ryan โขCerna, a digital news trainee, and Sarah Acosta, a weekend โขGood Morning San Antonio anchor and general assignmentsโ reporter.