SINGAPORE – A man died after he was struck by lightning while paddleboarding in the waters off Pasir Ris Beach on July 5.
Seven other people, aged between 13 and 54, were conscious when they were taken to the hospital, the police said early on July 6.
They added that they were alerted to the incident at 131 Pasir Ris Road at about 4.50pm on July 5.
“A 24-year-old man was conveyed unconscious to the hospital, where he subsequently passed away,” the police said. “Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play. Police investigations are ongoing.”
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) earlier said that five people, including one who was unconscious, were taken to Sengkang General Hospital.
Two children were taken conscious to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
The eight people – five males and three females – were kayaking and paddleboarding at the beach, according to Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao.
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