With an ageing population, more elderly folk in Singapore are living alone, sometimes without anyone to check on them.
That sadly could have been the case for a 70-year-old woman who was recently found dead in her flat in Bedok.
Source: Shin Min Daily News on Facebook
The police received an alert after someone detected a foul smell.
The tragic discovery of the woman’s passing occurred on Sunday (10 Dec), reported Shin Min Daily News.
The 70-year-old had lived in a 10th-floor unit at Block 113 Bedok North Street 2.
Source: Google Maps
According to nearby resident Mr Man (name transliterated from Mandarin), the deceased was slim and quiet. Due to her quiet nature, he thus claimed that she rarely interacted with neighbours.
In addition, Mr Man shared that she used to live in the house with her mother. After the latter’s passing, the deceased continued living there alone.
Sadly, throughout her time there, nobody had seen friends or relatives visiting her.
Since the elderly woman’s body was only found after neighbours detected a foul smell and called the police, Mr Man believed that she may have passed away many days prior.
Source: Google Maps
The police confirmed to Shin Min that they received an alert regarding the death.
Based on preliminary investigations, they do not suspect foul play. Investigations are currently ongoing.
Just over a week ago, a 70-year-old man was found dead in his Bukit Merah flat.
MS News extends our sincere condolences to the deceased’s loved ones. May she rest in peace.
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Featured image adapted from Shin Min Daily News on Facebook and Google Maps.
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