80-Year-Old Hiker Found Dead in Tai Po After Week-Long Search

This tragic incident highlights the importance of hiking safety for elderly residents, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions. The case also underscores the critical role that volunteer search teams play in assisting official rescue operations across Hong Kong's extensive trail network 13. Summary An 80-year-old hiker was found dead in the hills near Wu Jiaoteng in Tai Po on November 2, ending a week-long search operation. The man, identified as Dong Zhongxian, disappeared while hiking on October 25. Rescue teams spent six days searching the area before locating his body at Hung Shek Mun Au. Key Points - Dong Zhongxian (董仲賢), an 80-year-old man who lived with his daughter in Tin Shui Wai, was reported missing after leaving home on the morning of October 25 to go hiking 123. - Firefighters discovered his body at approximately 12:40 PM on November 2 near Hung Shek Mun Au in the Wu Jiaoteng area of Tai Po; he was already deceased 123. - The victim had a head wound measuring approximately 2 by 4 centimeters on the back of his head, with no other suspicious injuries and his belongings were found in order 1. - Multiple agencies participated in the six-day search operation, including the Fire Services Department, Police Force, Civil Aid Services, Government Flying Service, Hong Kong Guardian Volunteers (HKGV), and Country Volunteer Search Team (CVST) 135. - Police have not ruled out that Dong may have slipped and fallen; his cause of death awaits forensic examination 124. Why It Matters This tragic incident highlights the importance of hiking safety for elderly residents, particularly those with pre-existing health conditions. The case also underscores the critical role that volunteer search teams play in assisting official rescue operations across Hong Kong's extensive trail network 13.