US Edition11-Year-Old Missing Boy Found Dead in Sea Off East Coast Park
Muhammad Hairil Effendi, who had autism, was found after a two-day search; authorities confirmed no foul play and investigations continue.
- On the night of August 30, 2025, the body of 11-year-old Muhammad Hairil Effendi was recovered from the waters near East Coast Park, where first responders confirmed his death at the location.
- Hairil, who has special needs, went missing on the morning of August 29 near Marine Terrace, prompting police to appeal for information that same day.
- Following a call received at 9:55pm on August 30, authorities responded to East Coast Park where Hairil’s body was found, with SCDF divers observed gearing up and entering the water earlier that evening.
- Authorities placed the body into a police van around 12:40 a.m. on August 31, with police indicating that early inquiries have found no evidence of criminal activity and requesting the public refrain from sharing images of the deceased.
- The case remains under investigation, and public appeals and missing posters circulated on social media contained contact details to assist with any information.
10 Articles
10 Articles
11-year-old missing boy found dead in sea off East Coast Park
SINGAPORE: An 11-year-old boy who went missing on Friday (Aug 29) has been found dead. His body was discovered floating in the sea off East Coast Park on Saturday night, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed on Sunday that the boy has been identified by his next-of-kin
11-Year-Old Missing Boy with Autism Found Dead in East Coast Park Waters
An 11-year-old boy who had been missing since 29 August was found dead after his body was discovered floating in the waters off East Coast Park on the night of 30 August. The police said they were alerted to the incident at 9.55pm, and upon arrival, found the boy in the sea. He was brought ashore by officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic. On 31 August, police confirmed that the dece…
Body of missing 11-year-old found in East Coast Park waters
The body of 11-year-old Muhammad Hairil Effendi was discovered in the waters off East Coast Park on the night of 30 August, police confirmed the following day. Hairil, a child with special needs who mostly did not speak, had been reported missing on 29 August. He was last seen in Marine Terrace, near Block 29 Marine Crescent, at around 11.05am. Authorities had launched a public appeal for information later that night. A missing person poster was…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
