A man in his 70s has been rescued from the River Wye in Hereford after fire crews were called out overnight.
Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service said teams were alerted to reports of a person in the water near Victoria Bridge at 3:15am this morning.
Crews from Hereford, Ewyas Harold and Fownhope, including Hereford’s water first responders, attended alongside specialist boat crews from Hereford and Worcester, and the Service drone from Ledbury.
The man was safely rescued from the water and handed into the care of paramedics, with police also present at the scene.
The incident was declared over just after 6:30am.
Latest on financial impact of Storm Claudia in November 2025
A “community banking hub” in a Herefordshire town could shortly have a new permanent base.
A road between two estates is to be completed
Representatives of a Herefordshire village fight loss of only pub.
Where to Watch England in the 2026 World Cup: Top Local Spots
Sheds housing nearly 200,000 broiler chickens at a Herefordshire farm are to be demolished and rebuilt to a higher standard.
