Disney Veteran Drowns During Snorkelling Trip off Jin Island
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A man surnamed Leung drowned during a snorkelling outing off Jin Island on Sunday after he disappeared in rougher sea conditions. He was later found floating around 10 metres offshore, taken first to the Marine Police East Division Base and then to Tseung Kwan O Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:57pm.
Key Points
- The incident happened at 2:31pm on 7th, when Leung was discovered floating off Jin Island and was pulled aboard a passing white speedboat unconscious.
- Paramedics sent him to the Marine Police East Division Base before ambulance transfer to Tseung Kwan O Hospital, where chest compressions continued on arrival.
- Leung’s brother said he had worked at Hong Kong Disneyland since its September 2005 opening, operating character figures on parade floats.
- His brother also said Leung had hypertension and had previously suffered a stroke, though he had recovered quickly and had no children.
- A female companion said waves were more than a metre high, she warned against entering the water, and one friend’s full gear was torn away by the sea.
Why It Matters
The case has raised questions about sea safety during informal recreational outings, especially when conditions deteriorate quickly and participants enter the water from boats. Police are investigating the death, and an autopsy will be arranged to determine the exact cause.