York: River Ouse death update

Tribute from the family of Evan d’Andilly:

"Evan was, and always will be, our sunshine, our boy.

"He was bright, funny, loving, kind, generous, laid back and had a smile that lit up a room. His soul was gentle. There are no words to express our sadness.

"We would like to thank everyone who has sent words of kindness and support and everyone who tried to help Evan.

"This is every parent’s, every family’s, worst nightmare. We hope that his friends are getting all the support they need."

 

Previous update...

We are now able to identify the man who sadly died in the River Ouse in York on Wednesday (5 March 2025) morning.

He is 19-year-old Evan Geoffrey d’Andilly from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Evan was a student at the University of York.

His family have provided a photograph of Evan, but they do not wish to issue a statement at this time. We ask that their privacy is respected while they grieve the loss of their loved one.

Police divers recovered his body from the river at 11.45am on Wednesday.

Evan was reported to have entered the river from Ouse Bridge in the city centre at 3.06am.

As previously stated, there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

A report is being compiled on behalf of the coroner.

We are continuing to ask witnesses to the incident or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward as soon as possible.

If you have information to assist the coroner’s report, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference NYP-05032025-0030.

 

Update on 5 March 2025, 11.45am...

York: Police divers recover man’s body from the River Ouse

At 11.45am today (Wednesday 5 March 2025), a man’s body was recovered from the River Ouse in York by the Police Under Water Search Unit.

It is believed this could be the body of the missing 19-year-old man who was reported to have entered the river from Ouse Bridge in the city centre at 3.06am today (Wednesday 5 March 2025).

His family have been updated and are receiving specialist support from officers.

Formal identification has yet to take place, so we are not in a position to name the man at this time.

As previously stated, there are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report is being compiled on behalf of the coroner.

We are continuing to ask witnesses to the incident or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward as soon as possible.

If you have information to assist the coroner’s report, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference NYP-05032025-0030.

 

Original appeal, issued 5 March 2025, 8.41am...

York: Search ongoing for man in River Ouse

Emergency services are continuing to search for a 19-year-old man in the River Ouse in York.

The incident was reported at 3.06am today (Wednesday 5 March 2025) after the man entered the river from Ouse Bridge.

York Rescue Boat and Fire boat crews were deployed and carried out extensive searches between Ouse Bridge and Skeldergate Bridge.

The Police Under Water Search Unit is assisting the operation this morning.

The man’s family have been informed about the incident and are receiving support from the police.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident.

However, it is important that any witnesses to the incident or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, come forward to assist the investigation as soon as possible.

If you can help, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference NYP-05032025-0030.