Teenager drowns at natural Hong Kong pool while exploring country park
- Hiker split off from his three friends at around 3.25pm and went for dip at Four Pools in Sai Kung East Country Park
- Nineteen-year-old was recovered by rescue workers but declared dead soon after arriving at hospital
A teenager drowned on Monday after he went for a swim at a famous natural pool in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung East Country Park.
The 19-year-old split off from his three friends at around 3.25pm and went for a dip at Four Pools, also known as the Quadruplex Pools.
One of his friends struggled to find the man after doubling back 10 minutes later, only discovering him after diving to the bottom of the pool.
The group flagged down a passing hiker, a 40-year-old man, who contacted emergency services.
The Government Flying Service dispatched a helicopter, with rescue personnel providing immediate medical assistance to the unconscious teenager.
The 19-year-old, of Filipino origin, was airlifted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan, but was declared dead soon after arrival.