Body of teenager found in dam in Sydney’s south west four days after he went missing

By Samantha Allen

Published: July 21, 2022 | 8:40 AM GMT

Four days after going missing, the corpse of a youngster was discovered in a dam in Sydney’s southwest.

Around 1.40 pm on Thursday, police divers found the corpse of 19-year-old Rahul Singh in a dam at the Mount Annan Botanical Gardens.

Around six in the morning on Sunday, Mr. Singh was last seen near Alchornea Crescent on Mount Annan. Just before 7am, he was captured on camera entering the grounds through the western gate.

Police had made an appeal for information regarding his location after learning that his bipolar disorder-suffering relatives and friends had serious worries for his welfare.

The ‘large-scale, multi-agency search’, according to a NSW Police spokeswoman on Thursday afternoon, included Police Rescue, PolAir, Dog and Mounted Unite, Police Divers, Operational Support Group, SES, and NSW Rural Fire Service.

Initial investigations indicate that the man’s death was not suspicious.

The Coroner will now get a report.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.