SINGAPORE: No surgery is required for Red Lions team member Third Warrant Officer (3WO) Jeffrey Heng, who had a rough landing at the National Day Parade, but some rehabilitation will be needed, said Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen.
In a Facebook update on Wednesday (Aug 10), Dr Ng said 3WO Heng suffered some injuries.
"CDF and COA visited him, and we are glad to report that he is stable," said Dr Ng, referring to the Chief of Defence Force and the Chief of Army.
"Suffered some injuries due to the hard landing, but no surgery required. He will need time and some rehab, but full recovery is expected."
During the National Day Parade on Tuesday, 3WO Heng was the last of 10 parachutists to land at the Marina Bay floating platform. He skidded on the pavement and fell to the ground. Medics rushed to his side before he was stretchered off.
The incident drew concern from both spectators and people watching the parade from home on Tuesday.
Dr Ng said about an hour after the incident that 3WO Heng's condition is stable, adding that he is alert and conscious.
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In a Facebook update on Wednesday (Aug 10), Dr Ng said 3WO Heng suffered some injuries.
"CDF and COA visited him, and we are glad to report that he is stable," said Dr Ng, referring to the Chief of Defence Force and the Chief of Army.
"Suffered some injuries due to the hard landing, but no surgery required. He will need time and some rehab, but full recovery is expected."
During the National Day Parade on Tuesday, 3WO Heng was the last of 10 parachutists to land at the Marina Bay floating platform. He skidded on the pavement and fell to the ground. Medics rushed to his side before he was stretchered off.
The incident drew concern from both spectators and people watching the parade from home on Tuesday.
Dr Ng said about an hour after the incident that 3WO Heng's condition is stable, adding that he is alert and conscious.
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