An elderly man needed medical treatment after being pulled from the River Avon in Bristol.
Crews from Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called to the river yesterday (Sunday, February 14) evening after reports a person was in the water.
Firefighters from Temple Fire Station and Bath Fire Station and Bedminster Fire Station's swiftwater team were involved in the rescue, alongside police.
The gentleman was handed over to staff from South Western Ambulance Service for further treatment.
Bedminster Fire Station tweeted about the rescue and said: "Our swiftwater rescue team rescued an elderly gentleman from the River #Avon this evening.
"He was then handed over to @swasFT for further care. @AFRSTemple ,@AFRSBath and @ASPolice assisted us to achieve a positive outcome. #team999 #notjustfires #swifty."
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