Man has died after emergency crews rescue from River Ouse

Emergency crews were called out to Bishopthorpe Bridge at around 2.10pm on Tuesday to assist a man who was brought out of the water and taken to hospital in a critical condition.

As The Press reported yesterday, York Rescue Boat and Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed that they had attended the scene, adding that one person had been taken to hospital after entering the water.

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In a video, two crew members from the Rescue Boat were seen boarding the boat and setting off from King’s Staith at around 2.30pm yesterday.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police today (Wednesday) said: “At 2.08pm, we received a report from a member of the public that a man had entered the River Ouse near Bishopthorpe Bridge.

“Emergency services, including police, ambulance, fire crews and the York Rescue Boat attended the scene and located the man, who was brought out of the water and taken to hospital in a critical condition.

“Despite the best efforts of emergency service personnel and medical staff, the man sadly died later that evening.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”