Search under way for missing cruise passenger off Hong Kong mega bridge
Hong Kong authorities have launched a search in waters west of the city for a man believed to have fallen overboard from a sightseeing vessel travelling between Shekou and the Hong Kong–Macau–Zhuhai Bridge. The operator of the cruise, which had departed from Shekou in neighbouring Shenzhen for a sightseeing trip of the mega bridge, reported the incident at around 3pm on Tuesday after crew members…
An ongoing search is underway in Hong Kong waters for a cruise passenger who went missing after falling overboard from a sightseeing vessel traveling near the city's mega bridge. The cruise operator alerted authorities around 3pm on Tuesday after discovering the man was gone upon returning to shore from the journey between Shekou and the Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai Bridge.
Review of on-board security footage prompted the operator to believe the individual had fallen into the ocean during the voyage. In response, Hong Kong authorities have mobilized marine police, fire services, and helicopters to Tuen Mun's Hau Hoi Wan, situated near the Lung Kwu Tan power station, to aid in the search along the maritime boundary.
The bridge, spanning approximately 55km, is a major draw for sightseeing cruises, with typical excursions lasting between 120 and 180 minutes and allowing passengers onto the open deck. As of 7pm, search operations continue with no indication of locating the missing individual.
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