ACS(I) student's death on ropes course: Outdoor adventure firm's GM on trial over alleged safety failures
The prosecution argued that there were "systemic failures", including a harness that should not have been in service and gaps in rescue training.
A 15-year-old student from the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) died after participating in a high-element ropes course at a SAFRA Adventure Sports Centre in Yishun in 2021. Liew Foo Loong, a 37-year-old Singaporean, was the general manager responsible for the day-to-day operations, including ensuring safety measures were in place.
Liew and the company Camelot face trial for failing to take measures to ensure the safety and health of participants, causing Jethro Puah Xin Yang's death. Jethro fell from the course, was suspended in his harness for over 30 minutes before rescue, and died the next day from multi-organ failure caused by suffocation. The prosecution alleges that systemic failures and a lack of ownership of safety rules within Camelot contributed to the incident, with Liew responsible for the approved risk assessment.
If found guilty, Liew faces up to two years in jail and a fine of up to S$200,000, while the company may face a fine of up to S$500,000.
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