82-year-old swimmer dies after rescue off Wu Kai Sha Pier
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Summary
An 82-year-old man died after a suspected drowning while swimming off Wu Kai Sha Pier in Ma On Shan on August 12. He was pulled from the water by other swimmers and taken unconscious to Prince of Wales Hospital, but rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
Key Points
- Police received a report at 4:19pm that a male swimmer was suspected to have drowned off Wu Kai Sha Pier on On Chun Street, Ma On Shan.
- The victim was identified as an 82-year-old man surnamed Chan, who was found unconscious after being rescued by other swimmers nearby.
- Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and sent him to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
- He was later certified dead in hospital, and the case was classified as a death on arrival at hospital investigation
- Both reports said the exact cause of death has yet to be determined and will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination.
Why It Matters
The case remains under investigation because the precise cause of death has not yet been established. For Hong Kong readers, it is also a reminder that open-water swimming incidents can turn critical quickly even when other swimmers are nearby.