The Observatory recorded nearly 2,000 cloud-to-ground lightning in the East of the New Territories from 1 am to 2 pm this (16th) afternoon. During this time, a man was struck by lightning in the sea at Green Egg Island in Clear Water Bay and was certified dead after being sent to hospital for rescue.
According to the news, the 45-year-old victim named Huang Nan was kayaking with his wife at the time of the incident. Due to thunder, lightning and rain, he boarded the Green Egg Island and waited for rescue.
In the meantime, a boat was found passing by, thinking that it was a receiving boat, and her husband fell into the water and swam close to the boat. The shit was struck by lightning.
A man was suspected of being struck by lightning and was sent to hospital for rescue.
(Photo by Huang Weimin)
According to live news, at 10:30 this morning, the victim named Huang Nan and his wife were kayaking and set off from Xiangsi Bay to Green Egg Island. At about 11:30, the weather turned sharply and there was heavy rain. The couple boarded Green Egg Island to take shelter from the rain. .
Nearly 2 pm, the male victim found a ship passing by, thinking it was a catching ship, and then jumped into the water to swim towards the ship, but was struck by lightning. Many people witnessed the passing and reported the incident. At the same time, he was rescued on a sampan and transported back. ashore.
After the Marine Police arrived, they transported the male victim to the Marine Police Base. The Government Flying Service helicopter drove the victim to the Eastern District Hospital for rescue. His wife was also accompanied by him. However, Huang Nan died after being sent to the hospital.
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