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Ezra Cheung

A hiker died on Sunday after he plunged off a cliff at Hong Kong’s Lion Rock.
Police said they were alerted to the incident about noon and were told the man, a tourist, was unconscious.
A Government Flying Service helicopter airlifted the man to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.
The victim, 37, from mainland China and identified only by the surname Liang, was said to be part of a group of about a dozen friends who started out on a hike on the city landmark in Kowloon at about 10am.

Police said he was reported to have lost his footing as he climbed a rock face and fell about 25 metres (82 feet).
Hiking accidents in Hong Kong have become more common after many of the most scenic destinations have gone viral on mainland social media.
Two mainland tourists were found floating unconscious in the waters off a cape in Shek O in January after going for a hike with family members.
Marine police pulled a woman, 57, and a man, 55, from the water but the pair, a brother and sister, were later pronounced dead by doctors.
A 61-year-old, another brother, injured his foot but was able to return to shore on his own.
Lion Rock is one of the most popular spots because, from its crest, hikers can overlook the entire Kowloon Peninsula and even Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island in the distance.
The hill has also become a cultural icon and symbol of Hongkongers’ can-do attitude.
Authorities, however, have highlighted the area as one of the most dangerous hiking spots in the city after a string of fatal accidents.
A middle-aged man fell from a 50-metre cliff last August after he lost his footing.
His body was not found until two hours later and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another man died after a cliff fall near the peak of Lion Rock in September 2022.
A rescue team later found his body about 80 metres below the cliff face.
Hiking experts warned that Lion Rock was not suitable for beginners because of its rugged terrain.
They also said fog was common, which reduced visibility and made routes treacherously slippy.
“The cliff face is vertical and has no protruding section which a person can stand safely on,” veteran climber John Tsang Chi-sing said. “When you miss your footing, it is certain death.”
He suggested visitors should study the terrain and pay attention to news reports about injuries and deaths before they embark on a hike in the area.
At least 20 people died in hiking accidents last year, with most of the victims aged between 50 and 69.
Police said the investigation into the latest tragedy continued.


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Injured man airlifted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, but later confirmed dead

Police say investigation into the incident continues