Man rescued from water during Storm Éowyn

A lifeboat was launched on Friday afternoon following reports of a person in the water

A man was rescued from water near the River Humber by lifeboat crews during dangerous conditions caused by Storm Éowyn.

Humber Rescue launched a lifeboat at about 14:15 GMT on Friday following reports of a person in the water.

The four-person crew described the conditions at the time as "some of the toughest we've seen", with 60mph winds and rough waters.

The crew worked with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and Hull Coastguard Rescue Team to bring the man to shore, where an ambulance was waiting.

A member of the Hull Coastguard Rescue Team threw a line to the casualty and pulled them closer to shore, Humber Rescue said, with fire crews pulling him out of the water.

Ian Bennett, coxswain during the callout, said: "The conditions were some of the toughest we've seen.

"Our training and teamwork ensured that we reached the casualty quickly - it's a relief to know they are now in safe hands."

Dave Roberts, Humber Rescue chair, said: "Even in the midst of a powerful storm, they responded without hesitation to save a life.

"Their courage and skill in such extreme conditions is nothing short of remarkable."

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