30-year-old man's body found in Geylang River

The body of a man was found in Geylang River near Block 74 Dakota Crescent this morning (Aug 14).

The 30-year-old man was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.

A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) spokesman told Stomp that they were alerted to the incident at around 7.45am.

One fire engine, one Red Rhino and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene.

SCDF officers manually the body from the river.