Woman dies after suspected drowning at Ma On Shan pool

The 74-year-old was rescued unconscious by a lifeguard and taken to hospital; HK01 reported she died at 6.21pm.

By newsdesk · 31 October 2026, 09:05 HKT

Reporting: HK01 · Star Headline · Commercial Radio

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A 74-year-old woman died after a suspected drowning at Ma On Shan Swimming Pool on 30 October.

A lifeguard rescued her unconscious, and she was taken by ambulance to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment. HK01 reported that she was pronounced dead at 6.21pm.

The cause of death was pending an autopsy.