Emergency Search Underway for 19-Year-Old Man in River Ouse, York
Emergency services are currently searching for a 19-year-old man in the River Ouse in York 
The incident was reported at 3.06am today (Wednesday 5 March 2025) after the man entered the river from Ouse Bridge.
York Rescue Boat and Fire boat crews were deployed and carried out extensive searches between Ouse Bridge and Skeldergate Bridge.
The Police Under Water Search Unit is assisting the operation this morning.
The man’s family have been informed about the incident and are receiving support from the police.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.
However, it is important that any witnesses to the incident or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, come forward to assist the investigation as soon as possible.
If you can help, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference NYP-05032025-0030.
