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Hong Kong Hiker Dies During Grueling Trail Trek
12 Oct
Summary
- A hiker died on Sunday after losing consciousness during a trek in Wu Kau Tang.
- Emergency services used an automated CPR machine but could not save the hiker.
- A separate incident involved a teen falling sick on Lion Rock the previous day.
A man lost his life on Sunday while hiking in the Wu Kau Tang area of Hong Kong's northeastern territories. The incident occurred around 3pm when he collapsed and lost consciousness.
Emergency services were dispatched, and a helicopter provided medical aid. Despite resuscitation efforts, including the use of an automated CPR machine, the hiker was declared deceased at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
This event follows a similar incident on Saturday, where a 17-year-old student fell ill while hiking Lion Rock. The student experienced vomiting and chills and was airlifted to Ruttonjee Hospital. She was later discharged.
Lion Rock is a popular 495m granite peak, with hikes considered moderately challenging. While September to May offers favorable hiking weather, visitors are advised to prepare for conditions. The Wu Kau Tang area is a historical Hakka village within Plover Cove Country Park.
