{"id":675524,"date":"2026-11-05T07:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/675524\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T07:48:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T07:48:09","slug":"man-rescued-from-waters-off-vivocity-detained-under-mental-health-act-singapore-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/675524\/","title":{"rendered":"Man rescued from waters off VivoCity, detained under Mental Health Act, Singapore News"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 32-year-old man was on Monday (Nov 2) night detained under the Mental Health Act (Care and Treatment) after he was rescued from waters off a shopping mall in HarbourFront.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The incident happened at about 10.20pm in the waters in front of VivoCity at 1 HarbourFront Walk.<\/p>\n

A video of the incident posted on social media shows a topless man swimming in the said waters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He was not unconscious and is seen occasionally glancing back towards the shore. The man also appears to be holding something in his hands.<\/p>\n

A Police Coast Guard patrol craft is seen closing in towards the man with its searchlight pointed at an area near him.<\/p>\n

Firefighters are also seen waiting along the walkway near the waters.<\/p>\n

In response to AsiaOne’s queries, the police said that there were no injuries in the incident. They added that the man was apprehended under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.<\/p>\n

Under the Act, the police have the power to arrest anyone believed to be a danger to himself or other people.<\/p>\n

SINGAPORE HELPLINESSamaritans of Singapore: 1767 (24 hours) \/ 9151-1767 (WhatsApp)Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800National mindline: 1771 (24 hours) \/ 6669-1771 (WhatsApp)Silver Ribbon: 6386-1928We Care Community Services: 3165-8017<\/p>\n

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