Man rescued from waters off VivoCity, detained under Mental Health Act
A 32-year-old man was on Monday (Nov 2) night detained under the Mental Health Act (Care and Treatment) after he was rescued from waters off a shopping mall in HarbourFront. The incident happened at about 10.20pm in the waters in front of VivoCity at 1 HarbourFront Walk.A video of the incident posted on social media shows a topless man swimming in the said waters. He was not unconscious and is seen occasionally glancing back towards the shore. The man also appears to be holding something in his hands.A Police Coast Guard patrol craft is seen closing in towards the man with its searchlight pointed at an area near him.Firefighters are also seen waiting along the walkway near the waters.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that there were no injuries in the incident. They added that the man was apprehended under Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.Under the Act, the police have the power to arrest anyone believed to be a danger to himself or other people.