5 Dragonboaters Missing In Cambodia....
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so sad.... wonder they still alive or not.... haizz...
Singapore to help in search for five missing Singaporeans: PM Lee
SINGAPORE : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he is saddened to learn of the boating incident in Phnom Penh, where five Singaporeans have gone missing.
In a statement to the media, Mr Lee says he shares the deep concerns of the families of the five missing Singaporeans.
He says the Singapore government will do all it can to provide the necessary assistance.
The SAF will be deploying a team to help in the search and rescue efforts.
According to a foreign ministry spokesman, the families of the five have been contacted and some members of the families is heading to Phnom Penh, where they will be given an update on the situation.
Mr Lee says he will also like to express his sincere appreciation to the Cambodian authorities for the help they have rendered in rescuing the 17 Singaporeans and the ongoing search and rescue operations, which have been widened to cover a larger area.
The five had gone missing on Friday around 4:20pm, after their dragon boat capsized during the annual Cambodia-ASEAN Traditional Boat Race.
Reports say the incident took place as the crew of 22 was rowing back to the starting line at the end of the 1.5-kilometre Cambodia-ASEAN Traditional Boat Race.
According to Mr Kwek Siew Jin, President of the Singapore Dragon Boat Association, the boat was swept by a sudden wave and hit a pontoon, causing the boat to overturn.
Rescue boats were immediately deployed, but five of the crew could not be found.
They are said to have not worn lifejackets for this race.
17 other Singaporeans who were rescued were treated for minor injuries.
They've been discharged and are now staying in their hotel rooms.
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry and its Embassy in Cambodia say they are working with the local Cambodian authorities in the search and rescue operations and Singapore's Ambassador to Cambodia is also at the location.
The Ministry says Singaporeans who are concerned about relatives and friends in Cambodia participating in the event can contact:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hotline: 63320000 (24 hours)
Fax Number: 6476-7302
Email:[email protected]
The Singapore Civil Defence Force has also been informed and is helping by providing advice on search and rescue operations to the Embassy. - CNA/ch -
haiz... why do they wanna do it for leisure the 2nd time
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Singapore to help in search for five missing Singaporeans: PM Lee
SINGAPORE : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says he is saddened to learn of the boating incident in Phnom Penh, where five Singaporeans have gone missing.
In a statement to the media, Mr Lee says he shares the deep concerns of the families of the five missing Singaporeans.
He says the Singapore government will do all it can to provide the necessary assistance.
The SAF will be deploying a team to help in the search and rescue efforts.
According to a foreign ministry spokesman, the families of the five have been contacted and some members of the families is heading to Phnom Penh, where they will be given an update on the situation.
Mr Lee says he will also like to express his sincere appreciation to the Cambodian authorities for the help they have rendered in rescuing the 17 Singaporeans and the ongoing search and rescue operations, which have been widened to cover a larger area.
The five had gone missing on Friday around 4:20pm, after their dragon boat capsized during the annual Cambodia-ASEAN Traditional Boat Race.
Reports say the incident took place as the crew of 22 was rowing back to the starting line at the end of the 1.5-kilometre Cambodia-ASEAN Traditional Boat Race.
According to Mr Kwek Siew Jin, President of the Singapore Dragon Boat Association, the boat was swept by a sudden wave and hit a pontoon, causing the boat to overturn.
Rescue boats were immediately deployed, but five of the crew could not be found.
They are said to have not worn lifejackets for this race.
17 other Singaporeans who were rescued were treated for minor injuries.
They've been discharged and are now staying in their hotel rooms.
Singapore's Foreign Affairs Ministry and its Embassy in Cambodia say they are working with the local Cambodian authorities in the search and rescue operations and Singapore's Ambassador to Cambodia is also at the location.
The Ministry says Singaporeans who are concerned about relatives and friends in Cambodia participating in the event can contact:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Hotline: 63320000 (24 hours)
Fax Number: 6476-7302
Email:[email protected]
The Singapore Civil Defence Force has also been informed and is helping by providing advice on search and rescue operations to the Embassy. - CNA/ch -
One major question to be answer: Why no life vest?
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yea, why didn't they wear life vest?
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arent dragon boaters supposed to be pro swimmers? They got hit by something?
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suspicious....
maybe its the crocodiles -
dragon boat act-tough hunks, never wear life vest....
OBI GOOD!
Lim Chu Kang cemetry will need to reserve 5 spaces for empty coffins. -
shut ur trap if u got nothing better to say.Originally posted by Nikar2:dragon boat act-tough hunks, never wear life vest....
OBI GOOD!
Lim Chu Kang cemetry will need to reserve 5 spaces for empty coffins. -
lim chu kang will need to reserve 1 for you tooOriginally posted by Nikar2:dragon boat act-tough hunks, never wear life vest....
OBI GOOD!
Lim Chu Kang cemetry will need to reserve 5 spaces for empty coffins.
CARE FOR YOUR FCUKING COUNTRYMEN FOR FCUK'S SAKE -
hope they will be found and back in sg soon
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Does anyone know if they're from the national team or a leisure club?
I'm praying they'll be fine. -
As a competitive sportsman, one good reason would be "Look! the other team is lightening their boats by not wearing!"Originally posted by wxboi:yea, why didn't they wear life vest?
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(infantry)
lim chu kang will need to reserve 1 for you too Rolling Eyes Rolling Eyes
then why never wear vest in the 1st place? the whole team mainly graduates and the 5 missing ones are all engineers and the like, for phuck's sake.
CARE FOR YOUR FCUKING COUNTRYMEN FOR FCUK'S SAKE -
Dude, usually i like to joke about deaths since I don't value life.Originally posted by Nikar2:dragon boat act-tough hunks, never wear life vest....
OBI GOOD!
Lim Chu Kang cemetry will need to reserve 5 spaces for empty coffins.
But this time, i feel i need to tell you that dragon boaters and canoers are in no way "act-tough hunks". They undergo one of the most vigorous training, and frankly, i have full respect for every single man or woman that can endure the training regime.
How tough is the training, you ask. Well, it's like cross country. The only difference being that you run with your hands, not your feet. -
Can you watch your language?Originally posted by Nikar2:(infantry)
then why never wear vest in the 1st place? the whole team mainly graduates and the 5 missing ones are all engineers and the like, for phuck's sake. -
sorry their bodies and the coffin will be cremated. It wont be at a cemetery but at at a _____ and they will just be given a small space to put their ashes.Originally posted by Nikar2:dragon boat act-tough hunks, never wear life vest....
OBI GOOD!
Lim Chu Kang cemetry will need to reserve 5 spaces for empty coffins. -
national....Originally posted by LazerLordz:Does anyone know if they're from the national team or a leisure club?
I'm praying they'll be fine. -
national team...Originally posted by LazerLordz:Does anyone know if they're from the national team or a leisure club?
I'm praying they'll be fine.
but after they finish their race, they wanna do 1 more time, this time for leisure where the current came and wash them. -
I suspect the undercurrents pull them out to sea already.
Its a common danger amongst surfers/bodyboarders. -
sincerely hope they will be fine.
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Oh fark...Originally posted by mhcampboy:national.... -
OI they havent die yet leh don't so mean..
but on our hindsight they should have had foresight and take care of themself
actually i also a bit worried le... fall out take so long to find one... -
damn, no life vest?!
hope they're fine
2nd round some more, where got energy to swim alr
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Nikar2 is really mean. Anyways its not up to them to choose not to wear life jacket over there. Its just tat they dun provide over there. Not all country is like sin, where its a must la. I pray for their safety too.