One elderly man stung by bees, another falls when hiking in Hok Tau, Fanling, rescued by helicopter

A hiking accident occurred in Hok Tau, Fanling this afternoon (Dec. 10). Over 20 hikers set off from Hok Tau Reservoir, but encountered a swarm of bees along the way.

An 80-year-old man was stung and injured, and a 76-year-old man fell and was also injured. Fellow hikers reported the incident for help.

When personnel arrived, both injured individuals were still conscious. They were subsequently rescued by a helicopter dispatched by the Government Flying Service and taken to Eastern Hospital for treatment.

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