Man rescued from river near Tadcaster

He became stranded after saving his dog.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 24th Aug 2023
Last updated 24th Aug 2023

A dog walker has been rescued from the River Wharfe.

The male had become stranded in the water near Tadcaster after rescuing his dog.

Station Manager Tony Walker said social media: “The man had become stranded in the water after rescuing his dog.

“The man is currently being assessed for injury by our crews but is believed to be uninjured.”

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