Man found in Kallang River pronounced dead at hospital, police rule out foul play
A 53-year-old man was found floating in the Kallang River and was later pronounced dead.
The incident occurred at around 11.10pm on 16 Nov.
According to Shin Min Daily News, residents saw fire engines, ambulances, and police officers at the riverbank near Block 38A Bendemeer Road.
Source: 8world News
Officers also set up a police cordon at the scene, blocking off a footpath. The authorities then searched the water from the shore using torches.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told MS News that they received a call for water rescue assistance along the Kallang River at 11.10pm.
They rescued a person from the water and sent him to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
However, the medical staff pronounced him dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Red PMA found near riverbank
A crowd of residents formed during the emergency services’ response.
One such resident said the rumours were that a person fell into the river and was rescued by the SCDF. However, they did not know about the status of the deceased.
After the SCDF left, the police continued investigating the surrounding area.
Shin Min also reported a red Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) taken inside the police cordon near the river.
Source: Shin Min Daily News
Police officers then took it away, presumably as evidence.
Speaking to MS News, the Singapore Police Force said that they received a call for assistance at 11.10pm.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not currently suspect foul play in the incident, which is under ongoing investigation.
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Featured image adapted from 8world News and Shin Min Daily News.
