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· collected 2026-09-06 · by Leopold Chen
A 72-year-old man surnamed Kwok collapsed while hiking at Yuk Kwai Shan on Ap Lei Chau in southern Hong Kong, prompting a police response on Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 9:13am, and Kwok was airlifted to hospital by helicopter where he was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been determined pending an autopsy. The area is known for its challenging terrain and limited shade, having previously prompted warnings from police to residents against hiking there.
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A 72-year-old hiker named Kwok died after collapsing on a challenging trail at Yuk Kwai Shan, also known as Mount Johnston, in southern Hong Kong. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a passer-by reported seeing the elderly man unconscious and bleeding from scratches to his head and feet. A helicopter airlifted Kwok to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The hospital is still awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Yuk Kwai Shan is a popular hiking spot known for its scenic views, but it's also notorious for its steep terrain and lack of established trails, leading police to caution residents against hiking in the area. This is not the first warning from authorities about the dangers of this trail.
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72-year-old hiker dies after collapsing on challenging Hong Kong trail
Police were alerted on Sunday morning to incident involving 72-year-old man surnamed Kwok at Ap Lei Chau’s Yuk Kwai Shan, known for sea views
An elderly man has died after collapsing while hiking on a scenic yet notoriously challenging hill in southern Hong Kong.
Police received a report at 9.13am on Sunday from a passer-by regarding the 72-year-old man surnamed Kwok, who collapsed at Yuk Kwai Shan on Ap Lei Chau.
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A Government Flying Service helicopter airlifted Kwok, who was unconscious and had sustained scratches to his head and feet, to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in Chai Wan.
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He was later pronounced dead, with the exact cause of death awaiting an autopsy.
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Yuk Kwai Shan, also known as Mount Johnston, is a scenic spot popular for its sea views but is considered a dangerous destination because of its steep terrain, lack of established trails and limited shade.
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Police have previously cautioned residents against hiking in the area.
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