Man seen drifting in waters off VivoCity, rescued by Police Coast Guard
A 32-year-old man was rescued from the waters off VivoCity mall on Monday (2 Nov) night and subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health Act.
Footage posted on Facebook showed the shirtless man bobbing in the water, apparently holding on to something with his arms.
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Coast Guard heads towards man in waters off VivoCity
In the 19-second clip, a Police Coast Guard (PCG) patrol craft shone a light at the man as it headed towards him.
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Several firefighters and police officers stood on the boardwalk at the HarbourFront Promenade outside VivoCity.
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The man was not oblivious to their presence, as he appeared to glance back at them before turning his head back and continuing to drift.
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Man assessed for minor injuries
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for a water rescue at about 9.30pm on 2 Nov.
A person in the waters off 1 Harbourfront Walk — the address of VivoCity — was rescued by the PCG using a life buoy before SCDF arrived.
The person was assessed for minor injuries, but declined to be taken to the hospital.
Man apprehended under Mental Health Act
The Singapore Police Force (SPF), which received a call for assistance at about 10.20pm, told MS News that a 32-year-old man was apprehended under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.
According to Singapore Statutes Online, that section obliges the police to apprehend any person believed to be dangerous to themselves or others, and such danger is reasonably suspected to be attributable to a mental disorder.
No injuries were reported, SPF added.
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