Firefighters were called to reports of two women in the River Ouse in York city centre early this morning (Tuesday).
A crew from York responded to the call at 5am to the riverside at King’s Staith.
But it was a false alarm.
A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “On arrival the ladies had exited the water.
“They had been swimming. Advice given.”
York Rescue Boat was also called to the scene.
The voluntary group said on social media: “Our volunteers were called out this morning at 05.04 by North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service to reports of two people in the River Ouse in York.
“Both parties out on arrival been spoken to by North Yorkshire Police.”
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