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16 December 2012
Water Rescue at Singapore River near Block A, Clarke Quay

At 0126hrs, SCDF received a call from a member of public informing that someone had jumped in the river near Block A, Clarke Quay. 2 Fire Engines, 1 Ambulance and 2 Support Appliances were dispatched and arrived at the incident site within 4 mins.

Upon arrival, SCDF commenced search operations at the location where the subject was last seen.

Diving at a depth of about 3 metres, DART rescuers retrieved a body of a male individual at around 0500hrs. The subject was pronounced dead by SCDF Paramedic at scene.