On Sunday morning, December 31, the lifeless body of an 85-year-old man was discovered in the Sungei Ulu Pandan Canal near Clementi Avenue 6.
The incident was brought to the attention of Lianhe Zaobao by a member of the public around 11 am.
Upon reaching the scene, Shin Min reporters observed the elderly man’s body positioned along the canal banks, covered with a white cloth.
The police, confirming the retrieval of the 85-year-old’s body from the water, stated that he was pronounced dead at the scene by medical professionals.
Preliminary investigations by the police have not raised suspicions of foul play. However, the authorities are actively conducting ongoing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the man’s demise.
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It was earlier reported last week that a 49-year-old Singaporean man was missing after being swept away by waves while playing with his 16-year-old son on a beach in Desaru, Malaysia.
It was later confirmed that the dead body of the man has since been found and recovered, with the authorities confirming that he had drowned to his death, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao.
Both the man and his son were swept away in the sea on 27 December, with the latter being rescued by members of the public – however, the father couldn’t be rescued at the time as he got swept away.
The Tragic Event
The unfortunate incident occurred on the shores near the Pantai The Westin Desaru Coast resort. Engaging in recreational activities on the beach, the father and son faced unexpected challenges, leading to a series of distressing events.
The duo was swept away by powerful waves. Prompt rescue efforts were initiated, with the 16-year-old son eventually being saved by vigilant members of the public.
The 16-year-old’s rescue took place before the official intervention by the rescue team. Following his rescue, the 16-year-old son was promptly rushed to Kota Tinggi Hospital for medical attention