Elderly hiker found dead on Sha Tin mountain trail after 3-day search
A 72-year-old man who went missing three days ago has been found dead on a mountain trail in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district. The family of Tam Hing-man reported him missing on Saturday after losing contact with him, according to police. Tam had left his home on Pik Tin Street in Tai Wai that morning and failed to return. Police, firefighters, the Government Flying Service and Civil Aid Service…
A 72-year-old man went missing on Saturday in Hong Kong's Sha Tin district after losing contact with his family. He had left his home on Pik Tin Street in Tai Wai the previous morning, but failed to return. A three-day search ensued, involving police, firefighters, the Government Flying Service, and Civil Aid Service. On Tuesday at approximately 11:30 AM, rescuers found the man collapsed on a mountain trail in Man Hang, Fo Tan.
Despite efforts, he was declared dead at the scene. The cause of death will be determined through a postmortem examination. The deceased was believed to be the missing 72-year-old individual, as confirmed by police. He was known to be an experienced hiker who regularly exercised and was familiar with the trails, although he occasionally hiked alone.
A hiking group posted an appeal on social media on Monday, seeking information about a man fitting the description of the deceased. The heatwave currently gripping Hong Kong, brought on by Tropical Storm Dolphin, has been particularly severe, with temperatures in Sha Tin soaring to 36.8 degrees Celsius (98.2 Fahrenheit) on Saturday and 37.6 degrees on Sunday.
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