When Two Baddies Went Fishing in the Neighbourhood Canal
On Sunday, September 26, the sleepy waterway Sungei Ulu Pandan unexpectedly became a crime scene when two men slipped into the canal and went on an impromptu fishing spree. The pair was notorious for fishing illegally, and short after the moon vanished in a cloudless sky, they were spotted pulling out what appeared to be a fishing rod with more confidence than a wet sock on a treadmill.
Moments that Did Not Go Straight – A Quick Recap
- Evidence shot at 1:30 PM by a vigilant neighbour—yes, that’s the time when the coffee had just started kicking in.
- Images showed the duo reclaiming the canal’s bottom like they were the rightful owners of the river.
- Not only did they cast lines, but they also waded through the water, making their way through the canal as if it were a family pond.
- The clip, shared straight to the authorities, caught everything from the men’s ambitious gesturing to their undeterred determination.
Tactical Response
— The Public Water Agency (PUB)
Once the local police and PUB were on the case, an immediate investigation kicked off. By tapping into their surveillance capabilities and legacy knowledge of water regulation, the agency started investigating when the offence occurred, who was involved and whether any fish got “taken” because of the law‑bending activity.
What Could Be Involved, Next Steps
- Bring the men as witnesses to a formal interview.
- Conduct footage reviews and location checks in the canal.
- Cross‑check fish population before and after the fishing period.
- Possibly impose a fine or a warning to keep folks from turning the canal into a teenage swaggering hotspot.
So, the situation may sound less like a fishing competition and more like a story of two clumsy suspects trying to catch fish without the right permits. The local authorities are on it, and we hope that the next time folks consider fishing from the canal, they’ll do so with the proper paperwork—or just skip the illegal route altogether.
Clementi Canal Incident: The Curious Case of Two Unexpected Fishers
A local reporter on Stomp shared a strange scene from the canal just below Clementi Road. Two men, apparently quite content, were fishing between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The odd part? The water was rising fast—thanks to sporadic rain, the level could climb three to four metres in a blink. The Stomp writer speculated that these folks might have been feeling a bit restless after spending a lot of time inside.
Police Show Up, Tension Flows
- The police received a call and rushed over to the canal.
- Photos captured the duo stepping out of the waters, with one of them refusing to heed the officers’ advice.
- “It’s a relief that we were there before any mishap happened,” the reporter added. “I hope they’ll get a nudge—maybe a certificate of caution—so they stay away from the water next time.
One local resident, who has lived in Clementi for almost 38 years, confessed that he’d never met so many “ignorant senior citizens” before.
PUB’s Quick Response
The Public Utilities Board (PUB) is currently digging into the incident. A spokesperson clarified on Stomp that:
- “Entering drains and canals without the proper clearance is a no-go and downright dangerous, especially when the sky decides to drizzle on the wildest schedule.
- “Unauthorized entry is a fine‑able offence, with penalties up to $3,000.”
- “Sungei Ulu Pandan isn’t a fishing hotspot. If you are tempted to cast a line in the canal, you’ll face the same club: a possible fine of up to $3,000.”
To sum it up: the canal’s “unapproved” fishing ban remains strictly enforced, and the authorities hope that the warning sent across is as clear as a fish flicking its tail—none of those seniors will try to dive in again.
