Hong Kong boat passenger missing after falling with 12 others into stormy waters
Vessel sailing off Sai Kung capsized after winds surged from 23 to 54km/h
A Hong Kong boat passenger was missing on Tuesday afternoon after being tossed along with 12 others into choppy seas off Sai Kung in the midst of heavy rain.
A rescue operation was under way for the missing passenger after the other 12 were recovered from the water.
Police received a report of a vessel taking on water at 3.31pm on Tuesday as it passed Wang Chau in the eastern waters off the Sai Kung peninsula. The vessel later reportedly capsized.
“Rescue personnel first rescued at least 12 people,” a police spokesman said. “They were taken
to Tseung Kwan O Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital and United Christian Hospital for treatment.”
Members of the marine and fire services as well as the Government Flying Service were deployed for the rescue operation.