Teen and friend stranded on parapet after trying to enter Yishun flat through window
Two teenagers were rescued by the Singapore Civil Defence Force after becoming stranded on a parapet while trying to enter their flat through a window. The incident occurred after their electronic door lock lost power.
Why it matters
The incident serves as a cautionary tale regarding the reliance on electronic home security systems and the dangers of attempting to bypass locked doors via building exteriors.
Two teens found themselves stranded on the parapet after attempting to enter a flat in Yishun through the window on Monday (Sept 28).
A 15-year-old boy told Shin Min Daily News that his 13-year-old brother and his friend were rescued from the parapet.
According to him, the pair were unable to enter their home after the electronic door lock ran out of power.
They then tried to enter the flat through a window accessible from the staircase, but ended up getting trapped between the floors.
"When we were notified about the incident and rushed home, we saw the police talking to them downstairs. Neither of them was hurt," the 15-year-old said.
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