A 30-year-old man was found dead in the waters near Yishun Dam on the morning of Sept. 2, 2026.
The Singapore Police Force said it received a call for assistance along Yishun Avenue 1 at around 7.20am.
Responding to queries, the police said the man was found in the waters in the vicinity of the dam. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) subsequently deployed rescuers to retrieve him.
Body retrieved from Yishun Dam
SCDF confirmed that its rescuers used rescue equipment to recover a body from the water.
An SCDF paramedic pronounced the man dead at the scene. The authorities have not released further details about the man’s identity.
Preliminary police investigations found no indication of foul play at this stage. The circumstances surrounding the man’s death have not been disclosed.
Police investigations ongoing
Police investigations are continuing as officers work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A Facebook post shared in the Complaint Singapore group also showed several police vehicles along the road near the area. Some users commenting on the post mentioned heavy traffic congestion in the vicinity during the morning.
Yishun Dam is located along Yishun Avenue 1 and is a familiar recreational area for residents in the northern part of Singapore. The area includes roads and paths used by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
Authorities have not indicated whether the incident affected access to the dam or surrounding roads beyond the traffic congestion reported by members of the public.
Further information may be released by the police or SCDF as investigations progress.
Members of the public who may have relevant information about the incident can provide information to the authorities to assist with ongoing investigations.