SINGAPORE – An uncle of the boy who drowned while fishing in Kallang River said the recovery of Muhammed Qayyim Daniel Putra Rosli’s body will give the family some closure.
The uncle, who wanted to be known as only Mr Sham, had the grim task of identifying Daniel after the boy’s body was recovered from the waters in the early hours of Feb 27.
Armed with electric torches, the family had searched the area until about 10pm. They returned after receiving a call from the police.
Mr Sham, who was appointed by the family as their representative, walked over to where police officers and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) rescuers and paramedics were gathered, and confirmed that the body was that of the 13-year-old.
The uncle returned to where the family was gathered nearby, and with tears in his eyes, he said: “It’s him.”
“At least, the family can now find peace as Daniel has come home,” he told The Straits Times.
The boy drowned while fishing with friends on Feb 25 near Block 8B Upper Boon Keng Road. He had slipped into the river while trying to unhook a fishing line from a net.
Another boy, who also fell into the river, was rescued by friends but Daniel was swept away.
