Tragic Discovery in Punggol Waterway
A heart‑wrenching incident unfolded early Wednesday morning on the Punggol Waterway when the body of a man in his 30s was found drifting in the canal. The police received the first call at 7:17 am, and the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived moments later at 7:20 am near Block 316C Punggol Way.
The Scene
- The SCDF team discovered the body floating in the water.
- Paramedics on scene declared the man dead.
- Photographs shared by local residents captured an SCDF officer standing beside the body amid the canal banks.
Eyewitness Accounts
One witness, Y, recounted:
“I only physically saw the body at 9 am, but earlier I could smell a foul odor around midnight. It was like stepping onto something gross. Only in the morning did the mystery clear up.”
Another contributor, S, helped Stomp by uploading images of the distressing scene.
Investigations Ongoing
The police are actively probing the circumstances surrounding the man’s untimely demise. They have announced that the death is classified as unnatural, prompting a thorough inquiry to determine what happened.
Stay tuned for further updates as authorities work to uncover the truth behind this tragic event in Punggol.
