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id: 05e540b40b
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:43 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:21 CST
status: developing
outlets: 3
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# Driver pulled from Lake Phalen after car enters water

St. Paul Fire Department said civilians pulled a driver from Lake Phalen Monday after his vehicle entered the water; he was taken to hospital.

Section: [Public Safety](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Lake Phalen](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/lake-phalen.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [Bring Me The News](https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/dive-teams-search-st-paul-lake-after-car-goes-into-water), 2026-11-09 14:43 CST: Dive teams search St. Paul lake after car goes into water
- [WCCO (CBS Minnesota)](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/civilians-pull-driver-lake-phalen-ramsey/), 2026-11-09 14:55 CST: Driver pulled from Lake Phalen by civilians after vehicle goes into water
- [FOX 9](https://www.fox9.com/news/driver-pulled-from-lake-phalen-good-samaritans-after-st-paul-crash), 2026-11-09 16:21 CST: First responders rescue driver after car plunges into Lake Phalen

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