SINGAPORE: Rescuers are searching waters along Pasir Ris Park after a man was reportedly swept out to sea from a canal on Sunday afternoon (Aug 30).
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a report of a case of drowning at about 3.20pm in a river along Car Park D. Sungei Api Api is located in the area and it leads to the sea.
Rescuers have conducted a surface search, while two divers are still combing waters in the canal, SCDF added.
An eyewitness at the scene reported that the police, coast guard and an ambulance were present.
- CNA/xq
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SINGAPORE: The body of a 29-year-old man was found in a canal at Pasir Ris Park on Sunday (Aug 30) in a suspected drowning incident, said the police.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a report of a case of drowning at about 3.20pm at Sungei Api Api, located along Car Park D.
Rescuers conducted a surface search, while two divers combed waters in the canal, SCDF said. Rescuers also sent an amphibious vehicle to search the open waters. The man was later found motionless in Sungei Api Api, said police. SCDF added that he was found at about 5.50pm and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said they are investigating the unnatural death.
- CNA/xq