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SINGAPORE: A Singapore Armed Forces regular serviceman has died after he was found unconscious at Hendon Camp swimming pool, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) in a news release on Saturday (Aug 9).
He was discovered at 7.15am on Saturday, and appeared to have been training on his own, added Mindef.
"CPR and AED were administered immediately. The Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force were activated, and the serviceman was evacuated to Changi General Hospital via SCDF ambulance," the release read.
"Resuscitation continued on route and upon arrival at Changi General Hospital. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at 7.44am.
"The Ministry of Defence and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late serviceman."
Mindef said it is providing assistance to the family.
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SINGAPORE: A Singapore Armed Forces regular serviceman has died after he was found unconscious at Hendon Camp swimming pool, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) in a news release on Saturday (Aug 9).
He was discovered at 7.15am on Saturday, and appeared to have been training on his own, added Mindef.
"CPR and AED were administered immediately. The Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force were activated, and the serviceman was evacuated to Changi General Hospital via SCDF ambulance," the release read.
"Resuscitation continued on route and upon arrival at Changi General Hospital. Despite resuscitation efforts, he was pronounced dead at 7.44am.
"The Ministry of Defence and the SAF extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late serviceman."
Mindef said it is providing assistance to the family.
Source: CNA/gr
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