Missing man, 58, found dead in Ma On Shan after days-long search effort
Hong Kong police have found the body of a missing 58-year-old man in Ma On Shan, with his cause of death to be confirmed following an autopsy. Officers received a report at around 12.50am on Friday from a passer-by who had spotted a man lying on the ground near a slope on Nui Po Shan in Ma On Shan. Upon arrival at the scene, officers confirmed the death of the man, who was believed to be the…
A missing 58-year-old man was found deceased in Ma On Shan following a multi-agency search effort, according to Hong Kong police. The cause of death will be determined via autopsy. The man, believed to be the individual last seen in Tseung Kwan O on July 24, was discovered near a slope in Ma On Shan on Friday at around 12.50am. Police were alerted by a passer-by who spotted the man on the ground.
The family of the man, whose surname is Chan, informed authorities that they had lost contact with him on the same day. A police spokesperson confirmed that the man was considered missing. The extensive search involved collaboration between the police, Fire Services Department, Government Flying Service, and Civil Aid Service.
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