Hong Kong harbor swim has claimed another life
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A second swimmer who participated in the Hong Kong harbor race has died, after she was pulled out of the water unconscious during the event and taken to intensive care.
This follows the death of a man during the Sunday swim, which attracts world-class international competitors and recreational participants, after he was pulled from the water by a rescue boat and rushed to hospital.
It also comes after a decision by world aquatics governing body FINA to review the race and other open water events globally following the initial death.
A spokesman for the event confirmed the second death yesterday, adding the woman was aged 59. Reports said she passed away at around midnight Monday.
Both victims were taking part in the leisure category.
FINA on Tuesday said it was “very sad” to hear of the first death and that it would conduct a “thorough review.” The Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association and the title sponsor New World Development have expressed their “deepest sorrow” over what they called a tragic accident.
The two deaths are the first for the race since it resumed in 2011 after a 30-year break, local media reported.
The decades-long hiatus was because of fears over pollution levels in the water.
Hong Kong is one of the world’s busiest ports, with more than 400,000 vessels arriving and departing annually.
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