A person fell into the river after the railings they were leaning on gave way early today (Thursday).
Emergency services were mobilised to the incident at King’s Staith at 2.23am.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Water rescue crews were mobilised to a person who had fallen into the river after the railings that they were leaning on gave way.
King’s Staith, York
“Prior to the crews getting there a member of the public had thrown the person a life ring and helped them out of the river.
“The person was left in the hands of paramedics and no fire service action was necessary.”