'Drunk' bridge diver rescued from River Ouse in York

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A "heavily intoxicated" man was pulled from the River Ouse in York after climbing on to a bridge parapet and diving into the water.

The York Rescue boat raced to the Ouse Bridge area at 18:45 BST on Saturday after the man had plunged in.

He was taken to York Hospital suffering from the effects of cold water shock.

Rescuers posted on Facebook: "With the amount of alcohol he had consumed, he was extremely lucky he didn't drown."

They added: "The male was heavily intoxicated and instantly suffering from cold water shock.

"The river is currently 11 degrees and drastically reduced his ability to swim."

In 2014, four people drowned in rivers at various spots in the city.