Cellphones, chairs found as San Antonio River is drained, cleaned

If you have been to the San Antonio River Walk this week, you might have noticed a big change as the river has been drained for both cleaning and minor construction.

[@saynomore5730]

They need to clean them River center mall bathrooms tell me I’m lying the whole downtown attractions need to be remodeled and cleaned …

[@Perfectcracker229]

They like it dirty

[@ashton5439]

😂😂😂

[@lindsayjones1359]

All the rivers in our country need to be cleaned out and respected, by idiots not throwing their garbage in streams and rivers.

[@user-ur8lq7dc4d]

I've spent my entire life in San Antonio. As the years progressed, so did the downtown area. The shops and restaurants on each of the river which would end up leading to the Mall. Everything was changing with the exception of the stench of the river water. Leaves cluttered the surface area of the water. Year after year the City fails to install airiation systems to pump air back into the river. Install skimmer baskets on back of boats to collect leaves and debris. OK City Council, find a better way!

[@kochilired]

I haven’t been there since 1976 when I was 16yo in Job Corps from San Marcos! Love that city!

[@ElevateYourWorth]

A lot has changed since then sir. 76 was a long time ago to still feel you love a place. It’s gross! And smells like sewage. Rude people. Just gives you the ick nowadays.

[@MarginWalker]

I like the guy who picks up trash, then throws it back into the water. Great Job!

[@Nicoboominn]

Lmao

[@JigginWithJordan]

It’s unfortunate they didn’t let me come down.

[@kirbi3232]

they should have. just seen your video before this one and that video did 3 times more likes then the 20k needed. maybe in 2024

[@robertnightster]

Why don't they shovel all that crap out scrape it clean

[@garyjackson3531]

They take Bobcats and do just that. All of the water must be drained first.

[@davidc8527]

Lol what else did you expect to find, maybe the city can start fixing all of the pot holes, the same ones have been on my street since the 80's.

[@maryann_bekind]

Really brings back memories of my time in the Air Force in Tx at Lackland AFB! River Walk is beautiful

[@Plumeria808]

Me too!

[@maryann_bekind]

@@Plumeria808 when were you there? I was there 11./74-3/75

[@roadking99jokerst60]

I, with my family greatly enjoyed the area when on vacation. Had great food at the Original. Tasty, but fiery the next day.

[@theders8590]

1:55 immediately dropped something in water lol

[@cutratecontractor1000]

Lithium and more Lithium is what you should have said we found.

[@shaecoats5485]

I would give anything to metal detect that river

[@primeevantv6487]

Any metal detector users wet dream

[@Mr.paint123]

I wonder how many scooters they are gonna find ?

[@SegaDream131]

Where's all these damned scooters comin from mkay?...

[@mb-qj5yo]

So is the water going to be clear when it gets filled back up

[@garyjackson3531]

No.

[@stephensuddick2557]

Poor Chucky. I always wondered what happened to him.

[@South_Texas_Fail]

I rememeber when they use to drain it every year to clean it, and have mud fest...

[@illegalmex5560]

Surprised they haven't found a body yet

[@martinsalas5189]

Good old Riverwalk...the clean up to remove debris..would volunteer to monitor the collection...1983 ..mostly hula hoops ...and frisbee..no phones maybe a fruit crate or old fuller brush vacuum from a hotel close by ...Walked with Park Rangers bump into local Sport reporter Dan Cook ..talking to Mr Broadhind..joking with newspaper editor Maury Maverick..one could visit them at the Emily Morgan or Menger Hotel...darn I feel old.😌

[@jacktastick]

What about the fish?

[@texasguy5377]

They naturally swim upstream or downstream I think to safe waters

[@Lisa-qs1xd]

Been there 2x in the heat of summer. Swore I'd never go back again....!!!! Will have to try in the spring or fall I guess

[@jonathanjuillerat9831]

Need to re dredge it

[@electriceye6718]

Why does the water always look so dirty??

[@garyjackson3531]

It's a river!

[@electriceye6718]

@Gary Jackson true ,but looks more swamp like .

[@electriceye6718]

@Gary Jackson True , but almost swamp like . Since going through the heart of the city, why not filter it some? Not all . Make a little more attractive.

[@spacecat7247]

Look at our local hiways. I drive them every night......people quit caring

[@angelafuller1286]

What about any wildlife in the water ?

[@garyjackson3531]

The birds fly away and the insects die. The birds fly back.

[@kilowattg6542]

Grew up there, definitely wouldn’t go back, love it up north in Georgetown Tx 🤘

[@sayitloudblcknproud]

So what?

[@Zulema4027]

Uff The smell

[@joemartin1253]

That's perfume compared to New York City.

[@WeazelNewsUSA]

@@joemartin1253 💀😂

[@marlaw211972]

AMERICA! SAN ANTONIO! WAKE UP! ....LEARN FROM KOREANS AND JAPANESE! their city River s you can literally Drink it! 😂.....and they're so Beautiful and smells good too!

[@alelireds8613]

Lol damn

[@TheMatthewDMerrill]

I wonder how many guns were found too

[@garyjackson3531]

No one throws away guns in Texas!

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

Too bad wolf and Nuremberg wasn't in it.

[@lauryndeleon8126]

Nippy 😂😂

[@dirkgoldman1155]

Just checking if Charles Barkley was joking. Turn out he was right about that dirty little creek 😂

[@blinddiecast]

Gross, and who cares about, the tourist, lol

[@Roller_Spice]

The city so they can fund city things

[@benpamer6574]

Gonna find it hard to live in any major city without tourism.

[@spoonypoon7998]

With water shortage, they should have waited

[@vacrampage8610]

EEEWWW