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Helicopter dispatched to rescue hiker suffering heat stroke in Sai Kung
A helicopter was dispatched to Sharp Peak in Sai Kung on Thursday afternoon as a hiker in his 20s felt unwell, apparently suffering from heat stroke.
The report was filed to the police at about 2 pm this afternoon when the temperature reached up to 32 degrees Celsius in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung.
When hiking with a friend, the man suffered heat stroke as his body temperature rose and he became dehydrated.
A helicopter was soon dispatched to the rescue by the Government Flying Service.
After examination and primary treatment by paramedics, the man needed not to be sent to the hospital. He and his friend were then flown to the headquarters of the Government Flying Service.
The Labor Department issued the Amber Heat Stress at Work Warning this afternoon for the first time since its implementation.
Hikers and citizens carrying out outdoor activities are advised to bring sunscreen and sufficient drinking water.
When hiking with a friend, the man suffered heat stroke as his body temperature rose and he became dehydrated.
A helicopter was soon dispatched to the rescue by the Government Flying Service.
After examination and primary treatment by paramedics, the man needed not to be sent to the hospital. He and his friend were then flown to the headquarters of the Government Flying Service.
The Labor Department issued the Amber Heat Stress at Work Warning this afternoon for the first time since its implementation.
Hikers and citizens carrying out outdoor activities are advised to bring sunscreen and sufficient drinking water.
