Missing elderly man found 'safe and sound' in York after river search

Emergency services looking for a missing elderly man searched the banks of the River Ouse in York last night (Wednesday).
Emergency services were called to Swinterton Avenue near the River Ouse in York. Pic: Google.Emergency services were called to Swinterton Avenue near the River Ouse in York. Pic: Google.
Emergency services were called to Swinterton Avenue near the River Ouse in York. Pic: Google.

Fire crews from York and Acomb were called to Swinerton Avenue at 9.25pm to help police and ambulance staff,

A police helicopter was also called out and the man was found "safe and sound approximately two miles from search location," according to a North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson.

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