Family of Jethro Phua, The Straits Times file
SINGAPORE - He was a sensible and mature boy who loved his family and friends deeply.
But on Thursday (Feb 4), Jethro Puah, 15, a student from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), died after an accident at Safra Yishun.
The police said he lost his footing during a high-element activity at about 2pm on Wednesday and was suspended by the safety harness in mid-air.
He died on Thursday morning in Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH).
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In a statement to The Straits Times on Friday, Jethro s family said he was an only child who was among the top in class academically, and was also a caring friend who prayed for those around him when they were going through difficult times.
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An outdoor activity structure at the adventure sports centre at Safra Yishun, where the boy s school, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), held a camp programme on Wednesday. TNP PHOTO: JASON QUAH
He loses consciousness while suspended by safety harness; all school activities involving heights suspended
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A teenage student died yesterday morning, a day after he lost his footing and fell while negotiating a high-element course.
The 15-year-old boy from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) had taken part in the course during his school s camp programme at the adventure sports centre at Safra Yishun on Wednesday afternoon.
The police released a statement to The Straits Times yesterday (Feb 5) with more details on the fatal accident that occurred at Safra Yishun on Wednesday (Feb 3). A spokesperson said the 15-year-old boy from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) lost his footing during a high-element activity and was "suspended by the safety harness" in mid-air. As he was being lowered to.
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