Search Continues for Missing 19-Year-Old in River Ouse, York

Emergency services are conducting a search for a 19-year-old man who is believed to have entered the River Ouse from Ouse Bridge in York at approximately 3:06 AM on March 5, 2025. Both York Rescue Boat and fire boat crews are involved in the extensive search efforts between Ouse Bridge and Skeldergate Bridge, with assistance from the Police Under Water Search Unit. Authorities have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, and the man's family has been informed and is receiving support. Police are urging any witnesses or individuals with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward to aid in the investigation. As the search continues, community members are encouraged to assist law enforcement by providing any information related to the incident.