River Ouse in York
A MAN has been rescued from the River Ouse in York early this morning.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's York boat crew and crews from Acomb Fire Station were called to reports of a man in the river at about 1am. They were joined by police officers.
The crews rescued the man from the water using a boat.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Officers responded to concerns for the safety of a man in the Ouse Bridge area.
"He briefly entered the water but was rescued by firefighters within seconds. He was uninjured and received medical attention, including mental health support."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel