Woman's body found floating in Singapore River
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 June 2007 1956 hrs
SINGAPORE : It was a gruesome find in the middle of the lunchtime rush hour on Thursday.
The body of a woman was spotted floating in the Singapore River, under Coleman Bridge at Clarke Quay.
Civil Defence officers received a call shortly after noon.
10 minutes later, the water rescue team found the body under Elgin Bridge at Boat Quay.
Police said the victim was a Malay woman in her mid-20s, clad in a black top and trousers.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigations are underway. - CNA /ls
By Hoe Yeen Nie, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 28 June 2007 1956 hrs
SINGAPORE : It was a gruesome find in the middle of the lunchtime rush hour on Thursday.
The body of a woman was spotted floating in the Singapore River, under Coleman Bridge at Clarke Quay.
Civil Defence officers received a call shortly after noon.
10 minutes later, the water rescue team found the body under Elgin Bridge at Boat Quay.
Police said the victim was a Malay woman in her mid-20s, clad in a black top and trousers.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigations are underway. - CNA /ls