Officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) successfully rescued an individual who was precariously standing on the parapet of an HDB block in Bukit Batok.
The rescue operation, which took place on the evening of June 17, drew immense praise from the public for the courageous efforts of the SCDF officers.
The incident unfolded when a concerned member of the public alerted the SCDF to a person standing on the parapet of the HDB block.
The distressing scene was captured in a video by an eyewitness, who then shared it with Mothership.
The footage depicted an individual, dressed in a white t-shirt, clinging to the wall of the HDB block while situated on the edge of the parapet.
Rescue operation
Upon receiving the distress call at approximately 5:25 pm, SCDF officers rushed to the scene. As they arrived, a group of officers positioned themselves on the floor beneath the person, their gaze fixated upwards.
Additionally, five members of the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) were strategically stationed two floors above the endangered individual.
With utmost caution and precision, the DART rescuers initiated their operation by deploying nets to prevent the person from falling.
The person attempted to shift towards the side of the parapet that was not entirely covered by the safety nets. Responding swiftly, SCDF deployed a safety mechanism to secure the individual’s position.
Amidst the tension and apprehension, a rescuer descended from two floors above, rappelling down to the level of the person in peril.
The rescuer then prevented the individual from losing their footing or falling from the precarious height. With the assistance of officers stationed inside the HDB block, the person on the ledge was safely pulled back into the building.
As the rescue unfolded, the person showed signs of resistance, hesitating to be rescued. However, the determined maintained a firm grip on the individual, ensuring their safety.
The dramatic events that unfolded attracted a crowd of onlookers, who couldn’t help but cheer and clap in support.
Official Statement from SCDF
The SCDF released a statement providing additional details on the incident. The SCDF confirmed that they had received a call for assistance at Block 210A Bukit Batok Street 21.
Upon arrival at the scene, SCDF officers observed a person standing on the parapet. To ensure the safety, the SCDF deployed a safety life air pack as a precautionary measure.
Furthermore, nets were swiftly put in place, and the specialized DART rescuers rappelled from two floors above to carry out the rescue operation.
After the successful mission, the individual was conveyed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital for further medical evaluation and care.
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