Man, 32, rescued from waters off VivoCity, gets apprehended under Mental Health Act - Mothership

Firefighters and police were at the boardwalk.

A 32-year-old man filmed swimming in waters off VivoCity shopping mall on Nov. 2 night was rescued and later apprehended.

In response to Mothership's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at 1 Harbourfront Walk at about 10:20pm.

The man was apprehended under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008.

No injuries were reported, the police said.

A video posted to Facebook showed the topless man conscious, swimming and glancing back at the shore, while seemingly holding an item in his arms.

In the video, a Police Coast Guard vessel was seen with its searchlight on, scanning the waters for the man who hovered near the boardwalk.

Firefighters and police also lined the boardwalk.

Section 7 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 enables the police to apprehend any person believed to be a danger to themselves or others.

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