It was previously reported that a 35-year-old man had been reported missing on 6 August in a case of suspected drowning near the Punggol Jetty.
The Singapore Police Force have since updated that they have found the missing man’s body and retrieve it from the waters on the same day.
He was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, and at the time of writing, the Police are not suspecting any foul play, according to their preliminary investigations.
Police investigations into the incident are currently underway.
Recap
Tragedy struck off the serene coast of Punggol on August 6th (Sunday) as authorities launched an investigation into a case of suspected drowning.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) was alerted to the incident at approximately 3:45 pm, near the Punggol Jetty. A 35-year-old man was reported missing, triggering a swift response from various agencies for a search and rescue operation, according to Lianhe Zaobao.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), working in conjunction with SPF and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), promptly initiated a search and rescue operation. These dedicated efforts were focused on locating the missing individual and ensuring his safety.
Eyewitnesses recounted a scene of urgency as police and SCDF personnel sprung into action around 4 pm in the vicinity of Punggol Settlement.
An onlooker who spoke to Lianhe Zaobao described the unfolding search and rescue operations. The Northshore Plaza park connector to Punggol Settlement area was cordoned off, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
Amidst the flurry of activity, bystanders gathered at the scene, their concern palpable. As the day progressed, the collective efforts of the MPA, SPF, and SCDF continued unabated with the search for the missing man underway.