52‑year‑old man failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees
Hong Kong authorities launched a search on Thursday for a 52-year-old man who failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island the previous day, when the city recorded its highest temperature of the year.
The man left home on Wednesday morning, telling his family he planned to tackle section 8 of the Lantau Trail, which connects Shek Pik Reservoir with Kau Ling Chung on the southern part of the outlying island.
But he did not return overnight, prompting his wife to call the police at 8.45am on Thursday.
Rescue teams from various departments were quickly mobilised, gathering at Shek Pik Country Trail to begin the search.
The Fire Services Department deployed its mountain search and rescue team, with an ambulance on standby, while the Government Flying Service was also notified.
By the afternoon, drones were being used to assist in the search around Kau Ling Chung.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
