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Clifford Lo

A 59-year-old hiker died after being found unconscious near the top of Lantau Peak on Monday.
The man, surnamed Chow, was found lying unconscious by a group of six hikers at a hillside, also known as Fung Wong Shan, off Ngong Ping Road in Lantau South Country Park shortly after 1pm.
He was airlifted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan by a Government Flying Service helicopter.
“The man was certified dead on arrival at the hospital,” a police spokesman said.
Hong Kong hiker falls to his death from cliff on Lion Rock after ‘trying to take photo’
Police said it was possible he collapsed while hiking alone.
Separately, a female hiker, 45, injured her elbow when she lost her footing and fell while hiking near Sham Wat in Lantau North Country Park at about 1.30pm. Her male friend, 47, called police.
She was taken to North Lantau Hospital for treatment.


Hong Kong hiker dies after being found unconscious on Lantau Peak

The man was found on the Lantau Trail. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Hong Kong hiker falls to his death from cliff on Lion Rock after ‘trying to take photo’

A drone view.over Lion Rock, which has sheer cliffs overlooking Kowloon. Photo: Edwin Lee

Hong Kong runners and hikers hit out at the growing concreting of trails  

Concrete was used twice to pave over Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail.

Stone Tsang, Hong Kong trail runner. [22MARCH2016 HEALTH LEAD] PHOTO HANDOUT

This image shows Mount Haku trail located on the borders of Gifu, Fukui and Ishikawa prefectures in Japan. [22MARCH2016 HEALTH LEAD] PHOTO HANDOUT

Ritsurin Trail within this magnificent landscape garden in Takamatsu. It is thought to be one of the finest gardens in Japan. The garden boasts many features such as trails, teahouses, ponds, hills and pavilions set by Mt. Shiun providing a kind of borrowed scenery. PHOTO John Lander

This image shows Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail before concrete being used to pave over trails. [22MARCH2016 HEALTH LEAD] PHOTO HANDOUT

Professor Andrew Malone, director of Applied Geoscience Centre, HKU. For Special Reports Jan 12 Postgraduate Supplement.

This image shows Yuen Tsuen Ancient Trail after concrete being used to pave over trails. [22MARCH2016 HEALTH LEAD] PHOTO HANDOUT

Hong Kong hiker found dead five days after he went missing in Japan

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A photo circulated on Instagram by friends of Chan Ka Yu

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The 59-year-old was found by a group of hikers shortly after 1pm


A 59-year-old hiker died after being found unconscious near the top of Lantau Peak on Monday.
Six hikers found the man, surnamed Chow, lying unconscious on a hillside, also known as Fung Wong Shan, off Ngong Ping Road in Lantau South Country Park shortly after 1pm.
