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Woman, 33, found dead at Ta Kwu Ling dog facility

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Woman, 33, found dead at Ta Kwu Ling dog facility

Summary

A 33-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday afternoon in the Ping Yeung area of Ta Kwu Ling, in a case now being handled by police as a body-found investigation. Reports said suspected animal bite marks were found on her body, and the scene was at or near a dog boarding and training facility.

Key Points

  • Police received a report at about 4pm after a woman in her 30s was seen lying on the ground in the Ping Yeung area of Ta Kwu Ling.
  • The woman was later identified as Cheung, 33, and paramedics confirmed she had died at the scene.
  • The location was reported as Pawsgate Pet Hotel and Dog Training Centre at 111 Ping Yeung New Village, or nearby grassland along Ping Yuen Road.
  • Initial checks found suspected animal bite marks on the body, while sources said a dog facility was close to the discovery site.
  • Police sealed off the area for investigation, while Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department staff, forensic officers and a pathologist were called in.

Why It Matters

The case remains under investigation, and the exact cause of death has not been established by the information released so far. Further findings from police, forensic officers and other departments are likely to determine whether the suspected bite marks were linked to the death and what follow-up action may be needed.