The Government Flying Service sent staff to rescue crew members aboard the Hong Tai 176 in waters east of Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Handout
The Government Flying Service sent staff to rescue crew members aboard the Hong Tai 176 in waters east of Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

Rescuers in Hong Kong save 11 at sea and two on mountain as Tropical Storm Pakhar batters city

Fire services crews pluck injured woman from cliff using stretcher and ropes, while helicopter deployed to rescue sailors from sinking vessel in waters east of city

Su XinqiErnest Kao
Su Xinqi and Ernest Kao

Updated: 1:47pm, 28 Aug, 2017

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The Government Flying Service sent staff to rescue crew members aboard the Hong Tai 176 in waters east of Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Handout
The Government Flying Service sent staff to rescue crew members aboard the Hong Tai 176 in waters east of Hong Kong on Sunday. Photo: Handout
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