Hong Kong probes yacht's alleged aggressive maneuver towards rowers

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-09-28 06:26

Hong Kong authorities are investigating an incident where a yacht allegedly sped towards a rowing boat carrying six athletes during a race. One of the rowers, Eddie Lam Yat-ming, an assistant professor at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, reported the event to the Marine Department, describing the yacht's action as a "deliberate" act of aggression. The encounter occurred near High Island Reservoir during the Sai Kung Coastal Challenge. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng · 2026-09-28 06:26

Hong Kong authorities open probe after yacht allegedly charges boat with 6 rowers

Hong Kong marine authorities have launched an investigation after a yacht sped directly towards a boat rowed by six athletes during a race in Sai Kung over the weekend, with one of the rowers alleging the act was “deliberate”. The incident came to light on Sunday after one of the…