Man who fell into River Aire in early hours rescued by Leeds firefighters and taken to hospital
Firefighters carried out a late night rescue after a man fell into the River Aire in Leeds city centre.
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Officers from Hunslet and Leeds fire stations were called to Great Wilson Street at around 1.19am, where the man had fallen into the river.
A statement from West Yorkhire Fire and Rescue read: “Report of one male in the River Aire. Caller to Fire Service had thrown a rope/cable to the male and male was holding onto the rope.
"Water Rescue Crews attended and rescued the male who was then transported to hospital by ambulance.”