A girl has died after being pulled out of a North Yorkshire river.
Emergency services were called to the River Wharfe near Burnsall in the Skipton area at around 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday).
The 13-year-old had been reported missing in the water.
Burnsall, North Yorkshire
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A short time later she was rescued from the water and taken to hospital by air ambulance.
“Despite the efforts of members of the public at the scene and medical staff at the scene and in hospital, she sadly died.
“At this stage we are not in a position to release her identity.
“Our thoughts remain with her family at this very distressing time and we ask members of the public and the media to respect the family’s privacy and allow them to grieve in peace.”
Officers thanked members of the public who helped at the scene.
