San Antonio, Texas, December 30, 2025
San Antonio police have found the body of a man in his 30s in the San Antonio River close to the Pearl district. The body was discovered by a hotel guest who reported the sighting. Authorities believe the man, believed to have been experiencing homelessness, may have fallen into the river. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death, and no signs of foul play have been found. This marks the second body recovered from the river in the past few months.
San Antonio, Texas: Body Recovered from San Antonio River Near Pearl
San Antonio police have recovered the body of a man in his 30s from the San Antonio River near the Pearl district. The discovery was made early Monday morning, December 29, 2025, following a report from a hotel guest who observed the body from a balcony. Hotel management confirmed the sighting and contacted authorities. The San Antonio Fire Department and police responded to the scene, retrieving the body near the intersection of Newell Avenue and Camden Street. The man is believed to have been experiencing homelessness. Investigators suggest he may have fallen into the river, but the exact duration of his presence in the water remains undetermined. No signs of foul play have been identified. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting with the investigation to determine the cause of death.
Details of the Discovery
Shortly before 8:45 a.m. on December 29, 2025, San Antonio police responded to a report of a body floating in the San Antonio River near the 100 block of Ninth Street. A hotel guest had observed the body from a balcony and notified hotel management, who then contacted authorities. Upon arrival, officers located the body of a man in his 30s, believed to be experiencing homelessness. The San Antonio Fire Department assisted in recovering the body from the river near the intersection of Newell Avenue and Camden Street. Investigators suggest the man may have fallen into the river, but the exact duration of his presence in the water remains undetermined. No signs of foul play have been identified. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting with the investigation to determine the cause of death.
Background Information
The Pearl district is a historic area in San Antonio, known for its vibrant cultural scene, including restaurants, shops, and the San Antonio River Walk. This incident marks the second body recovered from the San Antonio River in recent months. In June 2025, an adult male’s body was found along the River Walk near the 100 block of Villita Street. The San Antonio Fire Department recovered the body, and homicide detectives responded to the scene. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the body to determine the cause of death.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio River near the Pearl district, San Antonio, Texas |
| Date of Discovery | December 29, 2025 |
| Time of Discovery | Approximately 8:45 a.m. |
| Discovery Method | Hotel guest observed the body from a balcony and notified hotel management, who contacted authorities |
| Victim’s Age | Believed to be in his 30s |
| Victim’s Status | Believed to have been experiencing homelessness |
| Cause of Death | Under investigation; no signs of foul play identified |
| Investigating Agencies | San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio Fire Department, Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happened in the San Antonio River near the Pearl district?
San Antonio police recovered the body of a man in his 30s from the San Antonio River near the Pearl district on December 29, 2025. The discovery was made following a report from a hotel guest who observed the body from a balcony. The man is believed to have been experiencing homelessness, and no signs of foul play have been identified.
How did authorities respond to the incident?
Upon receiving the report, San Antonio police and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to the scene. They recovered the body near the intersection of Newell Avenue and Camden Street. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting with the investigation to determine the cause of death.
Is this the first such incident in the area?
No, this is the second body recovered from the San Antonio River in recent months. In June 2025, an adult male’s body was found along the River Walk near the 100 block of Villita Street. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office took custody of the body to determine the cause of death.
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