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Written by: Li Jingshan, Deng Yongzhong, Chen Xiwen, Chen Leilei, Chen Kangzhi
2020-07-26 14:15
The last update date: 2020-07-26 22:36A fatal falling stream accident occurred on Lantau Island. At about 1 pm today (26th), the police received a report from a mountain hiker stating that they had witnessed a couple of men and women falling to a height of more than 10 meters while they were walking to the "Best Dragon Valley" in Huanglong Hang. Huanglong Shijian, the fallen man was injured on the spot and unconscious, the woman was injured but still conscious. The fire and flight service team dispatched the 60-year-old man surnamed Huang to the Eastern District Hospital for emergency treatment. During this period, paramedics continued to perform extra-cardiac pressure on him. However, it was delayed until 3 pm and was certified dead. The 53-year-old woman surnamed Wen was also transferred by helicopter. He was sent to the Eastern District Hospital for emergency treatment. He is currently in critical condition. After initial investigation, the police believe that the incident is not suspicious. The cause of death of the male deceased is to be determined after an autopsy.
Huanglong Shijian, known as the "Tung Chung Five Dragons", is one of the nine largest stone streams in Hong Kong. It is praised by mountain hikers as "glass water" because of its clean water and stone. A senior rock climbing coach pointed out that Huanglong Shijian is very difficult, and some sections are very steep. He described the Shijian as "not long but dangerous."
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Senior rock climbing coach Liang Nianhao pointed out that today’s weather is very hot with the temperature as high as 34 degrees, which is "not suitable for climbing at all." However, he pointed out that the humidity is only about 57 degrees today, and the chances of hiking in the mountains are relatively small. Some hikers may choose to go to the stone streams with streams to cool off. Liang himself also visited Huanglong Shijian in Lantau Island in a fatal accident. He bluntly said that Shijian is very difficult and "not long but dangerous." Moreover, the location of Huanglong Shijian is relatively deserted, and there is no public transportation to reach it. Tourists can only reach by car.
When asked what to pay attention to in Crawling Stone Stream, Liang said that Crawling Stone Stream must be accompanied by several friends, ideally four or more people, and led by a friend with experience or even a mountain art leader. In addition, avoid "jumping and walking" when crawling on a rock stream. Hands and feet must be used to prevent slipping. You must also bring buckles, chest belts and ropes to ensure that if you miss the climb, you will not fall from a height. Also bring water, clothes, first aid kit, map and mobile phone to ensure that you will not get lost in the mountains and can call for help. When referring to the "Xingjian shoes" that are popular among people who walk in stone streams, Liang said that "Xing Jian shoes" with open toes are actually not suitable for stone streams. They are easy to cut toes and have low ankle protection. He recommends Another waterproof and breathable boot has good grip, can "eat and live on the stone" and is non-slip, and has high safety.
Huanglong Shijian, known as the "Tung Chung Five Dragons", is one of the nine largest stone streams in Hong Kong. It is praised by mountain hikers as "glass water" because of its clean water and clean stone. (Online picture / qouop.hiking Hiking)
Looking through the information, Huanglong Shijian had many hiking accidents in the past.
On April 19 this year, a 47-year-old Yang man accidentally sprained his foot while playing with a friend in Shijian, Huanglong. The injured man was sent to the hospital by the Flying Service helicopter for treatment. He was in a sober state.
On April 19, 2019, 6 men and women were walking in Huanglong Shijian under the yellow rain warning. During the period, the weather turned bad. Everyone lost their way and could not leave, so they called the police. The Flying Service helicopter also dispatched search and rescue operations and sent them to Tung Chung. base.
Man fell from Shijian, Pingnan, Fanling and injured his face
Hiking male on Lamma Island suspected of slipping and falling into the sea with severe head injuries and was sent to hospital by helicopter for rescue
Hiking accident│The flying service team rescued the man with a sprained foot while playing in the water at Shijian Huanglong
[Rescuing people in danger of firefighting] Six men and women in Huang Yuxing Huanglong Shijian were trapped in a mountain torrent and rescued by fire rapids
Hiking men's line Huanglong Shijian fell and broke his head and was sent to hospital in critical condition
Hiking accident