Firefighters release boat stuck on the River Ouse

Firefighters took to the water this morning (Wednesday) to help the captain of a boat which was going nowhere.

The boat crew from Selby fire station went out to assist after a pleasure craft became stuck on a mud bank on the River Ouse near Riccall.

At 9.41am, Station Manager Tony Walker said on Twitter: “Craft now released and being escorted to safety by Selby boat crew. Job well done by your fire service.”