River Avon search under way in Bath after man seen in water 23 January 2014 Last updated at 08:42 Rescue crews are searching a stretch of the River Avon in Bath after a man was seen in distress in the water. Police were called to the area near Pine's Way shortly after 04:00 GMT but fear the person has been swept away. Avon and Somerset Police said officers were able to speak to the man but were unable to get him out before he went under the water again. An RAF helicopter, and water rescue crews, have also been called in to help. Up to a mile of water has been searched since the first call was received by police.