Two Drownings at Tuen Mun Beach: Man and Woman Rescued in Coma
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Summary
Two non-ethnic Chinese individuals, a man and a woman, nearly drowned at San Ka Wan Beach in Tuen Mun on the evening of August 7 . The woman cried for help after getting into difficulty outside the shark net, and the man attempted to rescue her but also became distressed . Both were pulled from the water unconscious with purple faces and were rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital for emergency treatment . The beach had no lifeguard on duty at the time of the incident .
Key Points
- The incident occurred at approximately 8:16 p.m. on August 7 at San Ka Wan Beach on Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun .
- The two victims were of South Asian ethnicity and were playing in the water outside the shark net before the incident .
- The woman suddenly shouted "help," prompting other swimmers to swim out beyond the shark net to investigate .
- Nearby swimmers rescued the woman, while firefighters retrieved the man from the water after arriving at the scene .
- Both victims were unconscious with purple-colored faces when transported to Tuen Mun Hospital by ambulance .
Why It Matters
The incident highlights serious water safety concerns at Hong Kong's public beaches, particularly regarding the absence of lifeguards during evening hours when swimmers remain in the water . The case also demonstrates the dangers of swimming outside designated shark net areas and the risks of attempted rescues by insufficiently equipped bystanders .
The incident highlights serious water safety concerns at Hong Kong's public beaches, particularly regarding the absence of lifeguards during evening hours when swimmers remain in the water . The case also demonstrates the dangers of swimming outside designated shark net areas and the risks of attempted rescues by insufficiently equipped bystanders .