{
  "id": 18294842,
  "title": "Man, 32, rescued from waters off VivoCity, gets apprehended under Mental Health Act",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/man-32-rescued-from-waters-off-vivocity-gets-apprehended-under-mental",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/11/man-swimming-vivocity-apprehended-mental-health-act/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nUpon 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.\n\nNo 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.\n\nFor 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.",
  "summary": "Firefighters and police were at the boardwalk.",
  "key_points": [
    "32-year-old man rescued from VivoCity waters on November 2nd",
    "Apprehended under Mental Health Act due to perceived danger",
    "Rescued by Police Coast Guard using life buoy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}