SAN ANTONIO, Texas (June 13, 2025) — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of three people who lost their lives in the devastating flooding that swept through Beitel Creek early Thursday morning. The victims were among several individuals caught in rapidly rising waters near Perrin Beitel Road and Northeast Loop 410.
Officials identified the deceased as 55-year-old Martha De La Torre Rangel, 28-year-old Victor Manuel Macias Castro, and 51-year-old Matthew Angel Tufono. Their deaths are part of a larger tragedy that unfolded when torrential rain triggered dangerous flash flooding across the San Antonio area. In total, nine people have been confirmed dead across Bexar County, with efforts ongoing to identify the remaining victims.
Rescue crews were first called to the scene around 4:15 a.m., when multiple reports came in of people trapped by fast-moving floodwaters. Authorities said approximately 15 vehicles were swept off the Loop 410 frontage road and into the swollen Beitel Creek. At the height of the chaos, as many as 19 individuals were believed to be caught in the current.
Heroic rescue efforts saved 10 people, who were found nearly a mile downstream, some clinging to trees as floodwaters surged past them. San Antonio Fire Department officials praised their teams’ swift response but noted that six people remain unaccounted for. The search continues as rescue crews scour the area for any signs of the missing.
This week’s storms have left a deep impact on the community, highlighting the deadly power of flash floods. Authorities are urging the public to avoid traveling during heavy rain and to steer clear of low-lying roads, which can become deadly traps within minutes. The Fire Department is also asking residents to report any sightings or concerns that could aid in locating the missing.
As San Antonio mourns the lives lost, emergency responders remain vigilant. Updates on the missing individuals and the ongoing investigation are expected in the coming days. In the meantime, the city stands together in grief and hope—grieving for those lost, and hoping for the safe return of those who are still missing.