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Tragic Drowning Kills Pregnant Pakistani Woman and Husband; Shenzhen Chicken Shop Worker Collapses Under Order Surge

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Tragic Drowning Kills Pregnant Pakistani Woman and Husband; Shenzhen Chicken Shop Worker Collapses Under Order Surge

Summary

A tragic double drowning at Tuen Mun's New Cafeteria Bay last Friday claimed the lives of a young Pakistani couple, with the 20-year-old wife confirmed to be about six months pregnant, resulting in a triple death. Separately, a fried chicken shop worker in Shenzhen captured public sympathy after a viral video showed him collapsing in distress from excessive orders during a solo shift, triggering widespread discussion about workplace pressures.

Key Points

  • The couple, identified as BIBI Munaza (20) and SALAM Abdul (23), were rescued by swimmers and firefighters after drowning near a barbecue site at New Cafeteria Bay on the evening of August 7
  • The wife, who was approximately six months pregnant, died at Tuen Mun Hospital on August 8, while her husband succumbed to his injuries on August 12 after days of treatment
  • Neighbors revealed the couple lived in a 100-square-foot subdivided flat in Tai Kok Tsui for only a few months and were described as friendly and kind
  • In Shenzhen, a male worker at a fried chicken takeaway shop suffered a mental breakdown and collapse due to massive order volume while working alone, diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis
  • Other incidents covered include a tourist bus crash in City Tunnel where the 71-year-old driver died after fainting, and Jimmy White becoming a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme