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