Firefighters from North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire sprang into action last Sunday at 1:57pm. A...

Published: 3:08 am February 23, 2026
Updated: 6:09 am February 23, 2026

Firefighters from North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire sprang into action last Sunday at 1:57pm.

A person and their dog were stuck on the far side of a riverbank at BoltonAbbey with no way out.

Swift Water Rescue Saves the Day

Crews from Grassington, Skipton, and Ripon fire stations joined forces with a West Yorkshire unit. Using a specialist water rescue boat, they brought the stranded pair safely back to shore.

A Rookie’s First Big Callout

Grassington station/">Fire Station shared that this tense rescue was one of firefighter Rymers’ first emergency callouts – great work all round!

 

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