The moment a man was rescued from the River Ouse today (Friday) was captured on camera.
The man entered the water at about 11.40am.
But he was rescued after quick-thinking people on the bank threw him a life ring and pulled him to safety.
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The whole incident, from him going into the river to being assisted up the ladder and back on to dry land, took about four minutes.
Emergency services arrived shortly afterwards.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We received a report at 11.41am today about a man who had entered the River Ouse in York near King’s Staith.
“He was recovered from the water by a member of the public within minutes. The man has been taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment and support.”
An ambulance, rapid response vehicle and a team leader were dispatched to the scene too.
This footage was captured by riverside resident Michael Neal.
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