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mobile phones again .... Six-year-old girl dies after near-drowning in pool with lifeguards, swimming instructor distracted The state coroner criticised two lifeguards and a swimming instructor after a six-year-old girl, who did not know how to float or swim independently without support, died following a near-drowning at Kallang Basin Swimming Complex. On Dec 20, 2017, little Sherlyn Ler was left to fend for herself for at least four minutes as she swam using a swimming board. Her instructor, Mr Yeo Chwee Chuan, had led her to the pool's mid-point during her 7pm lesson before allowing the girl to swim to the edge. But he then turned away to focus on his other students, aged six to eight years old. Of the two lifeguards near the teaching pool, one was busy on his mobile phone while the other spent time arranging chairs. In an inquiry into her death on Tuesday (April 2), State Coroner Kamala Ponnampalam said: "The lifeguard should not be distracted by the use of his personal devices or idle chit-chat. "He should never leave his post unguarded. Drowning is known to occur quickly and quietly between 20 and 60 seconds." She also noted several lapses in Mr Yeo's management of his lesson, saying his class formation was "poor". "At several points in time, more than one student was out of his line of sight... Ideally, the child, especially one who is not an independent swimmer, should be within arm's reach," added the state coroner, who found Sherlyn's death a tragic misadventure. Although the girl's mother was seated on a nearby platform to keep an eye on her daughter, she too became distracted by her phone and when she turned to speak to other people. Moments after Mr Yeo turned his back, the 1.11m tall Sherlyn went under in a pool where the water's depth was between 0.8m and 1m. She died in hospital on Jan 9 last year from a lack of oxygen and blood flowing to the brain following the near-drowning. The Straits Times understands that Mr Yeo's coaching licence has been suspended by Sport SG and Mr Firdaus Rajatmarican and Mr Law Kum Wah, who left the pool unattended for at least four minutes, are no longer lifeguards. It emerged at the hearing that at 7.05pm, Mr Firdaus, who had been watching over the training pool, asked Mr Law to take over his duty as he needed to use the washroom. The state coroner said that closed-circuit television footage showed Mr Firdaus looking at his phone while Mr Law was arranging some chairs in the area. At about 7.15pm, two girls in the pool noticed Sherlyn floating face up and alerted Mr Law. Mr Law and Mr Yeo swam towards the girl and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed on her. Paramedics arrived at the swimming complex at around 7.30pm and she was rushed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, before being transferred to KK Women's and Children's Hospital the next day. State Coroner Kamala said that according to Mr Garett Lim, who is a trainer of the Swimsafer programme at Sport SG, Sherlyn should not have been left to swim alone. She was about 10m from her coach when the incident happened. Mr Lim also said the swimming board is a poor flotation device which is not stable and may float away, leaving the child unaided. The state coroner added: "Children, in particular, need constant supervision around water which cannot be done if the coach is not able to see them." Sherlyn's family members were in court on Tuesday but they declined to comment.
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Hi, is there any car pool services from Western of Singapore say Boon Lay, Lakeside to town like Raffles Place during weekdays daily. Hoping if there is, can commute to work via this. Thks
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Starting a new thread, cos can't wait for new season to start, under Klopp and under a new expanded Anfield ! Looking forward to pre-season, and come on, we need more quality recruits :)) Ended from this thread: http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2698920-liverpool-201516-part-12-a-new-hope-with-klopp/
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Seems like billiards saloons are a dying breed, anyone got any suggestions of a place in towm. places with reasonable rates will be a bonus.
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A taxi took a dive into a swimming pool at a condominium when it took a wrong turn in the heavy rain early Sunday morning. The ComfortDelgro taxi apparently plunged into the pool at about 3am. ComfortDelgro spokesperson Tammy Tan said the driver had gone to the condominium along Upper Bukit Timah Road to fulfil a booking job. As it was raining heavily, the driver could not see clearly and made a wrong turn. He thought it was to the road leading to the lobby. The 44-year-old driver managed to escape unhurt before police arrived on the scene. The vehicle was fished out after 7am. Ms Tan said, "We are relieved to learn that our cabby had escaped unhurt and we will assist him the best we can. We will also be in touch with the condominium with regards to any damage that may have resulted." Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/taxi-dives-into-condo/881512.html
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Hi all, Just want to find out if i can swim in broad shorts for the above swimming pool? I know it's a stupid qn but I haven't been to a swimming pool for almost 10 years. TIA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2syDDenK6g A female body was believed to have been found by the side of a pool in a bungalow just off Coronation Road on Wednesday. Several police officers, including crime scene investigators, were seen canvassing the neighbourhood and collecting evidence at the house located along Victoria Park Road when The Straits Times arrived at the scene earlier. A large blue police tent had been used to cover the woman's body, which was lying on the wooden deck by the side of the swimming pool in the upscale bungalow. No details were available as to what caused the death of the woman, but The Straits Times understands that the case has been classified as an "unnatural death" and investigations are still ongoing. Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/woman-found-dead-the-side-swimming-pool-upscale-bungalow-20140319
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Saw this video clip on Facebook. For your viewing pleasure! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CVcuz-68kc
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Car pool needed to go from Bedok Reservoir Kaki Bukit to Choa Chu Kang, if possible, Kranji camp. To reach by 8 am. Would also appreciate any advice on public transport, fastest route. Thanks in advance.
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ESPN news : Reports: Hulk to join Chelsea Chelsea will acquire Brazilian international striker Hulk from Porto for a 38-million-pound transfer fee, or more than $58.5 million, according to reports in British newspapers The Guardian and The Mirror. According to reports, both sides have agreed to the transfer, with only the club directors' signatures still required to complete the deal, which is still subject to a medical exam. Hulk, 25, has 57 goals in 91 games over the past two seasons and has played with the Brazilian national team during exhibitions this week. He scored twice against Denmark on Saturday. On Monday, 21-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder Eden Hazard revealed he would leave French side Lille to join Chelsea, though neither club officially has confirmed the transfer, reported to be worth 32 million pounds, or more than $49 million. After winning the Champions League last season, Chelsea lost striker Didier Drogba and will release forward Salomon Kalou and defender
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if you drink, dont swim. Feel sad, as condo pools are seldom deeper than waist level. Is condo rental so cheap nowadays? Or is the HDB rentals too high? Free water for bathing, and recreational welfare. Could be the trend for employers to house workers in condo. I guess the properties will always have support from more import of Foreign workers. AsiaOne Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 A CHINESE national died Monday night after reportedly jumping into a swimming pool following a drinking session with friends. The construction worker had been drinking with about five or six others at a Kovan coffeeshop before heading back to Goodrich Park, an old condominium where they were staying. The Straits Times said the group decided to go for a swim and then shower at the pool facilities as they shared three toilets between 10 people. The worker, aged about 40 and who apparently could not swim, then jumped into the pool. He began struggling and was pulled from the water. A friend said a neighbour quickly jumped in to help pull him out. He was apparently still breathing when he emerged from the water. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call at about 10.35pm and sent an ambulance to the scene. The worker was sent to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The friend told the English daily that the worker had been in Singapore for more than a year and had just moved into Goodrich Park condominium on the afternoon before he died. Most of the people living in the condominium are foreign workers; companies are known to rent flats as dormitories for their employees. The condominium is understood to be quite run-down and could be demolished by the end of the month, evening daily Lianhe Wanbao said. [email protected]
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Saw counter empty and was happy that can do a quick purchase for tomorrow 4-D and Thurs TOTO draw. Upon reaching the counter, informed by the counter girl, 'system down', don't know wait how long..... I was hur, never use 'cable ties' ...
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:angry: Contributor said it is an FT in Jurong point condo. http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3447247
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Come this Sunday, Liverpool willl play against ManU at Anfield ................... Chances are great for Pool to win as Nemanja Vidic is suspended when he was sent off this morning match against Chelsea. KD is going to deploy AC for the match and ManU would not have any tall defender to mark AC. ESPN report : Carroll nears Anfield debut Andrew Carroll is in line to make his Liverpool debut against Manchester United on Sunday while Raul Meireles, Daniel Agger and Fabio Aurelio could also play. Liverpool's
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I remember years ago before LTA introduced CBD charges and ERPs, any car which had 4 persons onboard did not have to pay a signle cent to enter CBD. On my way to office, i just picked up 3 passengers at some designated pick-up points and we all entered CBD free. The idea is to encourage communtors to car pool instead of having just one or two persons in each car (therefore taking up more road space and cause congestion). This also helped in reducing the number of bus/train passengers as some of them joined the car pools. With modern technologies, it wont be too difficult to screen cars which pass the gantries to see if the cars have 4 persons onboard. Today we see more than half the cars in traffic jams or busy roads carrying less than 2 persons... this is a waste of road space in tiny singapore. ERP does not reduce road congestion as effectively as car-pool except adding more $$$ to LTA's revenue.
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Dec 9, 2010 Frequent unsightly finds in the pool I HAVE been troubled by the frequent sighting of faeces in Ang Mo Kio swimming pool. I am an avid swimmer and have been patronising the pool at least twice a week. Public pools are meant for everyone. It is just plain wrong for anyone, young or old, to defecate in the pool. There is simply no excuse when the toilets are situated just next to the pool. Worse, the faeces are not found in the children's pool but the lap pool meant for adults. Such bad behaviour is intolerable. Together with other regular swimmers, I have highlighted these incidents to the lifeguards. I feel sorry for the lifeguards who have to dredge up such stuff. Laurelle He (Ms) Link
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Anyone have recommendation for villa stay in Batam with private pool?
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Well done, Liverpool had lifted themself up from regulation zone to 12th posiition in the league .......... But ............. got next sunday meeting with Chelsea ....... ESPN reported that : The Reds could be boosted for the visit of the champions and league leaders by the return of Dirk Kuyt. The Dutchman has made a rapid recovery from an ankle injury sustained on international duty earlier this month. Another former Chelsea player, Glen Johnson, is also expected to be available after a thigh strain. Hodgson refused to talk up a Liverpool revival after his team finally climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with victory over Bolton.
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The date line is on 6th October 2010 .................... Nothing heard so far and what the hell the Yankees are doing....... If Pool goes into Administration, then 9 points will be deducted.................KNN Congrad to Liverpool ..................... Third positions ..... . . . . . . . from the bottom ...........
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Anyone uses/ has used the pool in Yishun SAFRA? Does it have any lanes for swimming, or is it just like some recreational pool? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Seen in The New Paper (29 April 2010) The reader who submitted the picture to TNP said that she was one of many who were disgusted at this couple's behaviour at Wild Wild Wet at Downtown East. When her children asked her what was happening, she was unable to answer them
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ESPN Latest : Real and Liverpool agree fee for Alonso move Liverpool's Xabi Alonso is poised to sign for Real Madrid on Wednesday after the clubs agreed a fee believed to be
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Hi all, Looking for parents concerning transportation of their child Maris Stella Primary from 2010 onwards, to car pool or pooling of 4 children to get a taxi to ferry them, from Bartley to Yio Chu Kang Rd. As for any friends here who are taxi driver interested, will most happy if you can help. Please send me a private message. Please pardon us parents, we are all very concerned with our children development; positive contribution are most welcome. Thank you.
