The police helicopter was sent up following reports of a concern for the welfare of a pedestrian.
The National Police Air Service (NPAS), based at Almondsbury in South Gloucestershire, assisted police on Tuesday (January 11) night following the report of a concern for the welfare of a pedestrian on the M5 Avonmouth Bridge.
Avon and Somerset Police said that a multi-agency search of the area was conducted but the individual was not located, adding that police enquiries are ongoing.
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The force said in a statement: "On Tuesday (January 11) at around 9.49pm police received a report regarding a concern for the welfare of a pedestrian on the M5 Avonmouth Bridge.
"A multi-agency search of the area was conducted with the assistance of the National Police Air Service (NPAS) but the individual was not located. Police enquiries are ongoing."
NPAS also tweeted about the search, sharing images of the Suspension Bridge.
A Clifton resident said they were able to hear the helicopter for more than an hour.
On other news, Avon and Somerset Police has said that staff absences are "thankfully low" despite covid pressures.
Avon and Somerset Police has said that members of the public can be reassured the force's ability to provide services are not currently significantly impacted by the virus, despite the impact on colleagues in other 999 services.
The news comes as several trusts across the country have declared critical incidents since 2022 began - including the two in Bristol - amid mounting staff absences caused by covid.
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