Another tragedy we must all learn from
The second death in 15 months at Ma On Shan Country Park underlines the importance of not only thinking about one’s life but also the lives of others

One of the things that sets Hong Kong apart is its network of country park trails that offer a refreshing change from the predictability of our urban comfort zones. But, like all gifts of the natural environment, trail walks come with risks, some not readily apparent but nonetheless dangerous.
We are reminded of this by a fatal lightning strike on the MacLehose Trail in Ma On Shan Country Park on Monday.
The victim, Ian Lo Go-yin, 18, recently completed his final year at South Island School in Aberdeen. A seemingly unexceptional recreational outing with young companions turned into tragedy.
Our first thoughts and deepest condolences go to his family and friends. Many people must wonder whether, but for a sense of caution or just luck, it could have been them on another occasion.
Lo was among six who set off on a hike at about 10am, less than an hour before the Hong Kong Observatory issued a thunderstorm warning followed by an amber rainstorm warning, denoting rainfall of up to 30mm an hour.