Sudden Canal Mystery: 82‑Year‑Old Woman’s Unexpected Final Swim
Morning Incident at Pang Sua Park Connector
- Around 7:00 am on September 26, a passerby noticed a grave scene: an 82‑year‑old woman’s body drifting in the canal near Block 690B, Choa Chu Kang Crescent.
- Stomp contributor Heng Joon immediately tipped in, sharing photos snapped by his friend who lives right by the waterway.
- Eyewitness accounts say the friend was staring out his window when a crowd gathered by the canal, only to spot the lifeless figure rising and falling in the water.
- In response, police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) arrived on the scene promptly, working together to retrieve the body.
Official Statements
SCDF reported the call came in at 6:55 am and they managed the manual extraction of the body. Police mentioned they were notified at 6:54 am.
Paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the location around 7:45 am.
What’s Next?
The police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No conclusions have been reached yet.
While the canal’s calm waters usually bring a sense of peace, this unsettling morning reminds us that even the most serene spots can harbor unexpected surprises. Fingers crossed for a speedy resolution to all the unanswered questions.
