World · Singapore Bureau
Man rescued from VivoCity waters, detained under Mental Health Act
A 32-year-old man was pulled from the sea off VivoCity shopping mall and subsequently placed under the Mental Health Act following the incident. The rescue operation took place in the afternoon at the popular waterfront destination.
LSN Singapore ·
Emergency responders retrieved a 32-year-old man from the waters adjacent to VivoCity in what authorities have described as a rescue operation. The man was recovered from the sea and given immediate assistance at the scene. Following his rescue, the individual was apprehended and placed under the Mental Health Act, a legislative measure that allows for the detention and assessment of individuals suspected of experiencing mental health crises. No further details were disclosed regarding the circumstances leading up to the incident or the man's condition at the time of rescue. The matter remains under official review as authorities continue their assessment.