Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies
At least two people were airlifted to hospital in the past two days after falling ill while hiking in Hong Kong, with a 17-year-old Singaporean girl discharged and the other dying. The teenager was flown to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai on Saturday morning after vomiting and experiencing chills while hiking on Lion Rock, a 495-metre peak. In a separate incident, a middle-aged man suddenly felt…
Two individuals were airlifted to hospitals in Hong Kong over the past two days after falling ill while hiking. A 17-year-old Singaporean girl was discharged, while another person died. The teenager was brought to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai after experiencing vomiting and chills while hiking on Lion Rock, a 495-meter peak. Separately, a middle-aged man collapsed while hiking near Ha Miu Tin in Wu Kau Tang, Plover Cove Country Park, and was airlifted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan.
The man was unconscious upon arrival and was pronounced dead around 5pm. Police are investigating the cause of his death. The Singaporean hiker, who was hiking with two other 17-year-old girls, was rescued and discharged. Despite the relatively warm weather in late autumn, hiking expert Umer Abdullah advised hikers to wear appropriate clothing, carry warm clothes, stay hydrated, and have a reliable light source.
He also emphasized the importance of studying trails, avoiding unfamiliar routes alone, checking weather forecasts, and notifying someone of their plans before embarking on a hike.
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