Rescuers helping the elderly woman after she was taken to shore in Sai Kung. Photo: Handout Rescuers helping the elderly woman after she was taken to shore in Sai Kung. Photo: Handout
Rescuers helping the elderly woman after she was taken to shore in Sai Kung. Photo: Handout
Extreme weather
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

Camper and 70-year-old mum rescued after being trapped on remote island while Typhoon Higos lashes Hong Kong

  • Man was not aware of imminent storm as he had been camping on Tap Mun since Friday
  • Rescuers had to hike up to campsite and lead duo downhill to safety

Topic |   Extreme weather
Clifford LoNg Kang-chung
Clifford Lo and Ng Kang-chung

Updated: 11:14pm, 19 Aug, 2020

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Rescuers helping the elderly woman after she was taken to shore in Sai Kung. Photo: Handout Rescuers helping the elderly woman after she was taken to shore in Sai Kung. Photo: Handout
Rescuers helping the elderly woman after she was taken to shore in Sai Kung. Photo: Handout
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