Police say a teenager died in the River Wharfe at Grassington after getting into difficulties
A TEENAGER has died after getting into difficulties in a North Yorkshire river.
North Yorkshire Police said the tragedy happened in the River Wharfe at Grassington, near Skipton, yesterday evening.
It said officers were called by the ambulance service at about 7.45pm to a report of a 19-year-old man in difficulty in the water.
"He was treated by paramedics, but sadly pronounced dead," said a spokesperson. "Inquiries are ongoing."
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