In an intense rescue operation, body camera footage has documented the saving of a baby from a vehicle trapped amid rising floodwaters on Saturday. The perilous situation unfolded as the car seemed to drift towards a creek in Beeville, Texas.
This event took place approximately 100 miles southeast of San Antonio, as severe storms unleashed heavy rain across the area, swiftly transforming roadways into hazardous zones.
Authorities reported that the torrential rain overwhelmed a low-water crossing, ensnaring a vehicle that attempted to pass through.
“Officers and firefighters swiftly responded when a vehicle got caught in a flooded creek crossing, with the strong currents starting to push it,” stated the Beeville Police Department in a Facebook update on Saturday.
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A white sedan is getting swept by rushing floodwaters at a low-water crossing in Beeville, Texas, on May 23, 2026. (City of Beeville Police Department/Facebook)
Officials warned that conditions deteriorated within minutes, noting that fast-moving rain left no time for barricades to be placed before the vehicle arrived at the crossing.
A fire chief assisting at the scene had attempted to flag down the driver, who ultimately did not see the crew in time, police said.
Footage shows the vehicle becoming stranded as water levels rapidly rose, reaching up to the top of its wheels. An officer in the video can also be heard reporting that the car was being pushed toward a creek by the surging water.
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A panicked driver hands an infant to a police officer in Beeville, Texas, on May 23, 2026. (City of Beeville Police Department/Facebook)
As crews assessed the situation, the driver was heard screaming to a nearby officer that a baby was inside the vehicle.
The responding officer then ran through the floodwaters, opened the door, and pulled out the carriage containing the infant.
After carrying the baby back to safety, another responder was seen quickly using a jacket to shield the child from the continuing rain.
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A first responder carefully carries an infant in a car seat away from a partially submerged vehicle in Beeville, Texas, on May 23, 2026. (City of Beeville Police Department/Facebook)
“Thankfully, nobody was hurt,” police said, indicating that the driver was also safely rescued from the vehicle.
Beeville police used the video as a stark warning about the dangers of floodwaters, stressing that “what may look passable one minute can quickly become dangerous the next.”
“It does not take much moving water to push a vehicle off the roadway, and by the time you realize how dangerous it is, it can already be too late,” the department said.
“If barricades are up around a roadway or crossing, please do not drive around them. They are there for a reason. Going around barricades not only puts lives at risk, but it is also a criminal offense.”
Drivers are urged to slow down during heavy rain and avoid flooded areas, including creek crossings and other low-lying roadways.
“No errand, shortcut, or destination is worth risking your life or your family’s safety,” police added.