2 boys trapped at Yishun block parapet after home electronic door lock ran out of battery
They tried to climb back into the home via the window but failed.
Two teenagers found themselves stranded on a parapet between the second and third floors of a Yishun public housing block after their home's electronic door lock battery died. The incident occurred on September 28 around 1 pm, according to Shin Min Daily News.
The younger boy, aged 13, and his friend attempted to climb out of the stairwell to enter the flat through a window. However, their plan to escape backfired when the door lock's battery ran out. The 15-year-old boy, believed to be the older sibling of the trapped 13-year-old, informed the Shin Min that the family utilized an electronic door lock, but the battery had been depleted.
As news of the incident spread, SCDF received a call for assistance at approximately 12:50 pm. Upon their arrival, firefighters were greeted with two individuals on the parapet. Using a ladder, SCDF personnel swiftly managed to bring the two trapped teenagers to safety. No injuries were reported among the rescued boys. Following the rescue, the 13-year-old's family replaced the door lock's battery. The 15-year-old brother, who had also gone home safely, reported that both boys were unharmed.
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