Two drowned in Lantau Island│Hong Kong version of Angel's Road, tide rises and floods, experts say stepping on mud is more dangerous

Two people died in a drowning accident in Sunny Bay, Lantau Island today (2nd).

A 54-year-old man surnamed He and a 42-year-old woman surnamed Mai were off Changsuo Island in Xin'ao. They were suspected of drowning while they were playing in the water. He Nan, who was with him, went into the water to rescue people, but they were both comatose when they were rescued and landed. Both died after being robbed in the hospital.

The accident scene is Changsuo Island. Between the island and Lukang Village, there is a sandbar called "Hong Kong's version of Angel Road", which will be submerged when the tide is high.

Experts point out that the water level may rise rapidly due to high tides, and it is more dangerous to step on the mud. Hikers should understand the environment and tides before setting out.

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Looking through the information, Changsuo Island is an uninhabited island located in the north of Lujing Village. It is connected with Lujing Village by a sand road connecting the islands and sandbars. Because it is similar to the scenery of the "Angel Road" on Shodo Island, Japan, there are "Angel Roads". Known as the "Hong Kong Version of Angel's Road", it attracts many tourists to come here for sightseeing.

Since this section of the island-linked sandbar will only appear when the tide ebbs, it will be submerged when the tide rises.

Before setting out, you should understand the environment and tides

Wu Kairong, spokesman for the Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Saving Workers Union, pointed out that the incident happened at about 12 noon when the tide was rising, and it was suspected that the victim was drowning due to the rising water level. I don't even know if it's going to fall."

Hu Qirong also cited that many citizens would go to the rocky beach for activities such as groping for clams. Due to the low slope, they may go farther and farther without intention.

There are many cases of drowning among the rescuers. Don't be reckless to save people alone

Regarding the male victim in the incident who was suspected of drowning while rescuing people, Hu Qirong pointed out that there have been many cases of rescuers drowning in the past. He pointed out that because the drowning person will continue to struggle, he will pull and press other people at any time, and he will go into the water alone. Saving people is actually quite dangerous, so lifeguards will try to save 2 to 3 people together.

Hu suggested that if someone is drowning, don't be reckless to save the person alone. Instead, you can try to drop the rope, clothes, etc. to pull the victim back.

Climbing expert Zhong Jianmin suggested that hikers should understand the environment of the site and the tidal conditions before setting out. The water level may rise rapidly due to rising tides, and the difference can be as high as one to two meters. In addition, the near-shore environment may There will be silt, which can be dangerous if your feet become trapped in silt at high tide.