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Missing hiker found dead on Lantau Island after two-day search

A 51-year-old hiker, identified by the surname Chan, was discovered deceased on Lantau Island after a two-day search. He had informed his family of his intention to hike section 8 of the Lantau Trail on Wednesday. Search teams, including firefighters and dogs, located him near a campsite on Friday afternoon, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. AI

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Missing hiker found dead on Lantau Island after two-day search

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

    A 51-year-old hiker who went missing on Lantau Island has been found dead after a two-day search amid a heatwave in Hong Kong. Authorities launched a search for the man, surnamed Chan, on Thursday after his wife made a report to police that morning. She said he had not returned h…