EMERGENCY services have been called in after reports of a man in one of York's rivers.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 4.38am today (August 2) after reports of a man in the Ouse near Ouse Bridge in York city centre.
A spokesman for the service said: "York and Acomb crew rescued a man who had fallen into the river.
"Crews used swift water rescue equipment and techniques to get the man out of the water.
"He was left in the care of paramedics."
Station manager Tony Walker said on Twitter: "York fire boat along with a crew from Acomb rescued a man from the River Ouse early this morning.
"The man was then treated by Paramedics. Your fire service working hard to keep you safe."
York fire boat along with a crew from Acomb rescued a man from the River Ouse early this morning. The male was then treated by Paramedics. Your fire service working hard to keep you safe. @theyorkmix @yorkpress @BBCYork pic.twitter.com/dqSwmVm2ae
— Station Manager Tony Walker (@sierra18NY) August 2, 2022
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