Man dies while dive training at Tung Sam Kei, Sai Kung

A diving accident occurred yesterday afternoon (6/6), when a 47-year-old man, who was diving about 30 metres off Tung Sam Kei, Sai Kung was found floating near the pier. People on a passing speedboat assisted in rescuing the victim after learning of the accident, and then transported him to Wong Shek Pier. An ambulance arrived at the scene and rushed the victim to Prince of Wales Hospital, but he was pronounced dead on arrival. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

It is reported that the victim has earlier enrolled in a diving course, with the instructor teaching diving skills one-on-one. Yesterday, taking advantage of the good weather during the holiday, the victim went to dive in the sea again with the instructor. At 4:00 pm, the student diver suddenly fainted in the water; the accompanying instructor immediately came to his aid and called for help, but he was in a coma by that time.

One local diving instructor pointed out that although citizens do not have to undergo a physical examination to participate in diving courses, it is recommended to consult their family doctors and conduct physical examinations in advance. He also said that students will be required to fill in a health declaration before going to sea, and during the training process, students are not allowed to dive alone to ensure safety.

Another local dive student revealed that some diving clubs will purchase insurance for students when they hold diving courses, or require students to purchase it by themselves, and any water activities are risky. In order to ensure life safety, you must follow the instructions of the instructor and follow the safety guidelines.

Tung Sam Kei, Sai Kung is one of the top ten diving destinations in Hong Kong. It is only a five-minute boat ride from Wong Sheki Pier. There are two diving institutions on site with diving facilities. In addition, Tung Sam Kei is less crowded, has good water quality and calm waves. Corals and fish can be seen underwater, suitable for diving training and snorkelling activities.