Woman rescued after falling into sea while taking photos at a Hong Kong lighthouse

Mainland Chinese tourist rescued after slipping three metres into the sea while taking photos at a Hong Kong lighthouse in Sai Kung. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Woman rescued after falling into sea while taking photos at a Hong Kong lighthouse

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A 46-year-old mainland Chinese woman was rescued on Sunday morning after slipping into the sea while taking photos at a lighthouse in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung. Police received a report at 10.54am that a woman had fallen into the water at Fat Tong Mun, a sea channel between the southern tip of the Clear Water Bay Peninsula and the northern tip of Tung Lung Chau. A source said the woman was taking photos with friends at Fat Tong Mun Lighthouse when she lost her footing and fell three metres (9.8 feet) into the water below. Emergency services arrived promptly and the woman was pulled from the sea, conscious and responsive. She was later taken to hospital for observation, though her injuries were not reported as life-threatening. The incident highlights the risks visitors face at Hong Kong’s scenic coastal spots, which have become popular for photography and social media posts. Fat Tong Mun Lighthouse, perched on a rocky outcrop, offers dramatic views of the channel and the surrounding islands, but its slippery surfaces and lack of safety barriers have raised concerns among local hikers and rescue workers. This is not the first such accident in the area; in recent years, several tourists and locals have been injured or required rescue after losing their footing while attempting to capture the perfect shot. Hong Kong’s Sai Kung district, known for its rugged coastline, clear waters, and hiking trails, attracts thousands of visitors each weekend, many from mainland China. The area’s natural beauty often draws people to precarious positions for photographs, sometimes without heed to warning signs or the dangers of wet rocks and sudden waves. The woman’s fall occurred during a period of calm weather, underscoring that even seemingly safe conditions can turn hazardous in an instant. The incident also raises broader questions about safety measures at Hong Kong’s unguarded natural attractions. While authorities have installed warning signs at some locations, enforcement is minimal, and many visitors ignore them. Local community groups have repeatedly called for better railings, non-slip surfaces, or even restricted access to the most dangerous spots, but progress has been...

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