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Newport city centre man rescued from River Usk | |
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A rescue operation in Newport city centre has ended with a man being pulled alive from the River Usk. | |
The unnamed man was spotted by a member of the public near the George Street bridge at 15:41 BST on Tuesday. | |
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent about 20 officers to the scene, including specialist rescue teams. | South Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent about 20 officers to the scene, including specialist rescue teams. |
The man hauled himself up the river bank with the aid of a line paid out by fire officers, said the service. He was then checked over by paramedics. | |
The incident was declared over at 17:00 BST, said the service. | |
A fire service boat was launched on the river and fire officers were positioned on the river bank. | A fire service boat was launched on the river and fire officers were positioned on the river bank. |
Low tide on the Usk in Newport was at 16:00 BST. | Low tide on the Usk in Newport was at 16:00 BST. |
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