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23/01/2014
Search Underway For Man Spotted In River Avon
A rescue operation is ongoing in a stretch of the River Avon in Bath after a man was reported as being in distress in the river.
Avon and Somerset Police responded to an emergency call in the area near Pine's Way at around 04:00.
It is understood that officers spoke to the man but were unable to get him out of the water before he went under again.
Water rescue crews and an RAF helicopter are involved in the search operation.
(MH/JP)
Avon and Somerset Police responded to an emergency call in the area near Pine's Way at around 04:00.
It is understood that officers spoke to the man but were unable to get him out of the water before he went under again.
Water rescue crews and an RAF helicopter are involved in the search operation.
(MH/JP)
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