A 79-year-old woman died after being found floating about 100 metres offshore near a beach at Shui Hau on September 26, police said. The incident happened at about 3pm, near South Lantau Road.
Passersby rescued her from the water and called for help. Emergency responders took her to North Lantau Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Police said a preliminary investigation confirmed her age and surname. The circumstances remain under investigation, while the cause of death is pending an autopsy.