Man, 32, rescued from waters off VivoCity, gets apprehended under Mental Health Act
Firefighters and police were at the boardwalk.
On November 2nd night, a 32-year-old man was filmed swimming near VivoCity shopping mall. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call for a water rescue at around 9:30pm, reporting a conscious man swimming and holding an item in his arms.
Upon arrival, SCDF assessed the individual for minor injuries, but he declined hospitalization. The police were then informed and, under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008, apprehended the man, believing he posed a danger to himself or others.
No injuries were reported in the rescue operation. The man was rescued by the Police Coast Guard using a life buoy before SCDF's arrival. The incident was witnessed by fire personnel and police officers lining the boardwalk.
For anyone facing mental distress, various helplines are available: National mindline.sg Hotline at 1771 (available 24/7), National mindline.sg WhatsApp at 66691771 (24/7), SOS 24-hour Hotline at 1-767, and the Singapore Association for Mental Health at 1800-283-7019.
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