Fire fighters and paramedics were called to the River Ouse last night (Saturday 26 April).
Crews from York and Acomb responded to a report of an individual who had threatened to enter the water.
The incident took place at around 10:10pm in Bishopthorpe.
Fire fighters stood by whilst ambulance crews liaised with the individual and brought them to the ambulance.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue spokesperson said: “No fire service action was required.”