A seventy-year-old Weng was in danger while paragliding on Shek O Road Dafengao this (23rd) afternoon. He was trapped in a tree and fell into a coma. He was sent to hospital and died.
It is known that the deceased had worked as a taxi driver during his lifetime. He had about 5 years of experience in paragliding. He did not retired until a few weeks ago. Unexpectedly, he was unpredictable.
A paraglider instructor estimated that it was suspected that the wind speed and direction could cause the paraglider to fly out of control. In many cases, "the technique is almost impossible to control," causing tragedies.
The 74-year-old surnamed Li, who lived with his family in a unit in Kangfutai, Fortress Hill.
According to the neighbourhood, Li has moved to Shangzhi for more than 20 years. He is talkative and friendly, and has a very good relationship with his neighbors.
Li has been working as a taxi driver. He pays great attention to his health, does not smoke or drink, and has 4 to 5 years of experience in paragliding. He did not retired until 2 to 3 weeks ago and enjoyed his retirement life.
The neighbours also said that Li loves paragliding. Usually, if the weather is good, he will meet up with several friends and go to Shek O or Lantau Island to play paragliding. An accident happened this time.
The incident occurred at 2 o'clock in the afternoon today. According to news, firefighters found the victim on a hill near Diwan Bay about 2 kilometers away from Longji. The victim was hung on a tree at the time and was unconscious when he was rescued.
A paraglider instructor pointed out that based on the estimation of the on-site environment, it is believed that the high wind caused the paraglider to lose control and cause an accident.
He also said that in terms of today's weather conditions, "more paraglider enthusiasts will go to Ma On Shan to play (paragliding), and the wind is weaker."
Zhao Haonan, safety director of the Hong Kong Paraglider Association, said that the scene of the incident, Shek O, is one of the designated locations for paragliding activities in Hong Kong. The association is learning about the incident, but it is initially known that the deceased was not a member of the association. The cause of the incident remains to be investigated.
There are eight designated locations in Hong Kong for paragliding activities. In addition to the Shek O involved this time, they also include Long Ke Wan, Pak Tam Au, Pat Sin, Ma On Shan, Sai Wan, east of South Lantau and west of South Lantau.
There have been paragliding accidents in Hong Kong from time to time in the past. On July 22, 2018, paraglider Zhong Xuhua was paragliding in Pak Kung Au on Lantau Island. He was suspected to be blown away by a strange wind and disappeared. After 6 days of searches by government inter-departmental search and rescue personnel, he was found lying down. On a steep slope near the top of Dadong Mountain, he was sent to hospital and died.
On November 10, 2017, a man was paragliding in Long Kewan, Sai Kung. The paraglider was hooked by a tree when he landed. He fell from a height of 3 meters to the beach and was injured.
On February 13, 2021, someone was paragliding in Tseung Kwan O but accidentally fell into the sea and fell to the sea 50 meters off the shore of Lohas Park.
Fortunately, the victim went ashore and left by himself.
Seventy-year-old Weng from Shek O Dafengao was rescued by helicopter and died in hospital while playing paraglider and hanging tree
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