Search launched for woman who fell from slope on Hong Kong hiking trail
By Danny Mok
A search operation is under way for a Hong Kong hiker who fell from a steep slope and has been missing for hours in the eastern New Territories.
Authorities received a report at 1.20pm on Sunday that a woman had fallen while hiking on a challenging route in Ma On Shan Country Park.
Emergency personnel rushed to the country park to begin a search and rescue operation. The Government Flying Service also dispatched a helicopter to help in the search.
The woman was reportedly part of a group of more than 10 hikers traversing a difficult trail commonly known as Nei Tin Path, which connects Ma On Shan and Ngau Ngak Shan, when she fell.
Nei Tin Path is regarded as having a high degree of difficulty and is known for its rugged and challenging terrain, with continuous ascents and descents.
Numerous sections require hikers to use both hands and feet to climb.
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By Danny Mok
A search operation is under way for a Hong Kong hiker who fell from a steep slope and has been missing for hours in the eastern New Territories.
Authorities received a report at 1.20pm on Sunday that a woman had fallen while hiking on a challenging route in Ma On Shan Country Park.
Emergency personnel rushed to the country park to begin a search and rescue operation. The Government Flying Service also dispatched a helicopter to help in the search.
The woman was reportedly part of a group of more than 10 hikers traversing a difficult trail commonly known as Nei Tin Path, which connects Ma On Shan and Ngau Ngak Shan, when she fell.
Nei Tin Path is regarded as having a high degree of difficulty and is known for its rugged and challenging terrain, with continuous ascents and descents.
Numerous sections require hikers to use both hands and feet to climb.
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