SINGAPORE: A man’s body was found floating in the Singapore River on Tuesday morning (27 May). The police have since confirmed the identity of the man and revealed that the deceased was a 65-year-old senior citizen.
The police said that they received a call for assistance at around 11:20 in the morning. Emergency services personnel recovered the body from the river, and Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedics confirmed that the man was dead.
Based on a preliminary investigation, the police have ruled out foul play. Investigations are ongoing.
Incidentally, this is the third case of senior citizens passing away in unnatural circumstances in just a week.
On May 20, a 63-year-old was found dead at the foot of Block 76 Telok Blangah Drive. The man was found lying motionless at the foot of the block around 10 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.
On May 25, a 63-year-old woman passed away after falling from a block at Yishun Ring Road. The incident took place in the morning, around 10:30 a.m.
The police said that their preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play in both cases.
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, help is available.
Mental health helplines
- Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp)
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928
- Tinkle Friend (for children): 1800-274-4788
- Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1
- Women’s Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10 a.m to 6 p.m.)
Counselling helplines
- Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252
- Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555
- Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180
- Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366
- We Care Community Services: 3165-8017
Online resources
- mindline.sg
- eC2.sg
- www.tinklefriend.sg
- www.chat.mentalhealth.sg
- carey.carecorner.org.sg (for ages 13-25)
- limitless.sg/talk (for ages 12-25)
If you are in distress or know someone who needs support, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.
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