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S'pore man, 50, who went missing on Jun. 23, found dead in waters off Coney Island the next day
Investigations are ongoing.
June 28, 2026, 02:05 PM
Photos from Steven Chee/Google Maps and SPF.
The body of a 50-year-old man who went missing on Jun. 23 was found in waters off Coney Island the following day.
According to a police appeal for information issued that Tuesday, Tony Hou Wen Li was last seen at about 5:20am on Jun. 23 in the vicinity of Block 178 Edgefield Plains.
He was wearing a dark-coloured shirt and shorts, and carrying a black backpack.
In response to Mothership's queries, police confirmed receiving a call for assistance at Coney Island at around 8:50am on Jun. 24.
The man's body was subsequently retrieved from the water and pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic.
Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play.
Investigations are ongoing.
