When a Window‑Cleaning Flirt Turns Into a High‑Stakes Rescue
On a seemingly ordinary afternoon – February 4th – a man in Block 676B on Yishun Ring Road flirted with danger and then pulled back onto solid ground, thanks to Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) rescuers.
What Went Happen
- Parachute‑A‑verted: He had stepped out onto the parapet outside his apartment, apparently to give the windows a fresh shine.
- Eye‑popping photo: Nearby resident and Stomp contributor Ramli spotted a fire engine arriving, snapped a picture of the precarious scene, and shared it.
- Quick‑action squad: SCDF responders reached the site around 1:50 pm and extracted him from the ledge.
SCDF’s Quick Re‑Telltale
When questioned by Stomp, an SCDF spokesperson clarified the timeline: “We were notified of a man standing on the parapet. Our rescuers pulled him safely back inside and handed the case over to the police.”
Thanks for the Save
While the window cleaner probably wished for a less theatrical cleanup, we can all breathe a little easier knowing SCDF had the right skills (and footwork) to keep folks safe on their building rooftops.
