Overview

• The serviceman was discovered unconscious at 7.15 am while training alone at Hendon Camp’s swimming pool.
• Singapore Police Force and Civil Defence Force personnel were activated to support medical responders at the scene.
• He was transported by SCDF ambulance to Changi General Hospital, where resuscitation efforts continued until he was pronounced dead.
• Mindef and the SAF have extended their deepest condolences to the family and are providing assistance during their time of grief.
• Hendon Camp, home to the SAF’s elite Commando units, underscores the importance of safety protocols and inter-agency coordination in solo training.