Crowd watched man drowning in River Ouse ‘and did nothing to help’
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A crowd of people watched a man drowning in the River Ouse in York last Thursday, but no-one came to his aid, police have said. Email [email protected] open image in gallery North Yorkshire Police urged people to make use of life rings and other flotation devices In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: “Would you be a bystander or a lifesaver? Fortunately, when we arrived we were able to quickly find a life ring and throw it to the man.” The man was eventually rescued with the help of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and the York Rescue Boat and given first aid. Police sergeant Toby Gorwood, who helped at the rescue, said: “It’s always worth making a mental note of life ring locations along your local river in case you ever need to help someone in trouble.
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