Woman missing off Sentosa was trying to save companion whose kayak had capsized, says friend


The spot where the missing woman capsized was near the line of floating sea barriers.- SIM CHER HUEY

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Tour operator Kayakasia founder Sim Cher Huey had returned to shore after a four-hour kayak outing off the coast of Sentosa just before noon on Sunday, when he found out his friend had gone missing at sea.

He jumped right back into his kayak and joined the search for the woman, who went missing during a kayaking expedition with three other companions. Her name and other details have not yet been made public by the authorities.

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