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POLICE BLOTTER
Senior inspector Ron Yung reports on recent cases around town
Disappearing act
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Last month a 40-year-old man bought a smart watch via Facebook for $600. After making the payment, he could no longer reach the point of contact and reported it to police on July 11.The case is still under investigation.
Unpawful behaviour
A 43-year-old woman was walking her dog on the roof of a building on Man Nin Street, when a man began berating her for failing to keep the dog on a leash. An argument ensued and the man took hold of the woman’s arms and allegedly hit her thigh. A witness called the police. The case is still under investigation.
Look both ways
On June 21 a boy, aged eight, ran onto the zebra crossing on Fuk Man Road. A vehicle failed to stop in time and the boy was knocked down, sustaining an injury to his elbow. The police were called and the boy and his mother were taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment.
Petty prank
On June 19, a 49-year-old female, the owner of a kiosk on Sharp Island, returned to her shop to find that the keyholes on four door padlocks had been filled with glue. She reported it to the police, but there was no indication or evidence that could help determine the culprit.
A yacht hoax
A woman found an Instagram account promoting affordable yacht rentals in Sai Kung. After communicating with the yacht owner on Whatsapp, she transferred $5,000 via FPS, agreeing to meet on July 1 at 1.45pm. By June 30, the contact was no longer reachable. The woman reported the case to the police.
Faulty footing
On the morning of July 7, a 37-year-old female went hiking to Sheung Luk Stream with a friend. Upon their
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arrival at the stream, she slipped on a rock and fell two metres, landing in the water. Her friend called the police and she was airlifted to PYNEH in a conscious state. She was admitted for observation and treatment at 4pm.
Unfortunate diving incident
On the afternoon of June 30, a male reported his friend missing at Tai Long Sai Wan. The Marine Police conducted a search and rescue operation and at 2.58pm a diver from the Fire Services Department spotted a person underwater. The man was certified dead at Tseung Kwan O Hospital.
Too hot to handle
At 2pm on July 5 a male reported feeling dizzy and exhausted while kayaking at Hap Mun Bay. The Marine Police located and rescued the man, taking him to MEDIV base. He was later brought to Tseung Kwan O Hospital and treated for heat stroke.
Tough day on the water
Another male and his friend reported feeling tired while kayaking on the afternoon of July 12. The Marine Police rescued the duo from Sheung Sze Wan and returned them safely back to shore.
What’s happening at sea
CHASING WATERFALLS
Many Sai Kung residents talk of waterfalls and vow never to disclose their locations for fear of the weekend crowds descending to them. But we’ll let you in on a few secret spots to cool down this summer.
Sheung Luk Stream
One of Hong Kong’s most popular and Instagrammable waterfalls is Sheung Luk Stream. Tucked away in the greenery of secluded Sai Wan Beach, this waterfall is made up of three connecting pools each offering a freshwater swimming pool and gushing streams. The overflowing rock pool at the top has become a must-see for visitors and locals, particularly in the summer months.
How to get there: From Sai Kung centre take bus 29R from Chan Man Street or a 25-minute taxi ride to Sai Wan Pavilion. Hike from Sai Wan Pavilion down to the beach then head across towards a narrow path leading into the jungle, after you leave the track you’ll come across a concrete bridge, walk over and find Sheung Luk stream to the right.
Hau Tong Kai
Hidden in plain sight, this waterfall can be easy to miss as you walk along Sai Kung Country Park towards Hoi Ha. The half-natural, half-man-made rock pool is the perfect place for a refreshing swim after heavy rainfall. Head up the stream further into the overgrown jungle to discover a few more rock pools and streams sheltered from the road. How to get there: Take bus 92 or green minibus 7 from Sai Kung Town Centre. Alight at Hau Tong Kai. From the road you’ll notice a bridge with blue railings, cross this bridge over the dam and follow the path on your left to get to the first waterfall.
Bride’s Pool
Taking its unique name from an old Chinese legend, Bride’s Pool is a magnificent tiered waterfall with a dark secret. Legend has it that a bride fell into the pool and drowned on her way to meet her groom. To this day, people report seeing her ghostly foot in the middle of the waterfall. But don’t let this put you off, this beautiful location makes for the perfect day out, with jungle trails and smaller waterfalls surrounding the location.
How to get there: From Sai Kung, take the 299x bus to Sha Tin Centre. From here hop onto the MTR to Tai Po Market Station and take minibus 275R straight to Bride’s Pool on weekends. There’s also free parking.
Ma Dai Stream
Located up in the mountains by Ma On Shan, this unique waterfall overlooks some of the area’s tallest skyscrapers while still being surrounded by nature. Large rocks surround the pool and offer privacy, a place to sunbathe and a platform to dive into the cool waters. The pools vary in depth, getting deeper the higher up you venture.
How to get there: From Sai Kung, take bus 99 to Heng On and hop on the MTR one stop to Tai Shui Hang. Take exit B and walk five
minutes down Hang Tak Street, turn left when you get to a small manmade river between Tai Shui Hang Village and Chevalier Garden.
Luk Wu Country Trail
This hike in Sai Kung Country Park will take you to not one, but three hidden waterfalls varying in depths. The first stream is just one kilometre into the trail and offers a fresh water pool for hikers to cool down in before continuing with the trail. The next two waterfalls are shallower but still offer dramatic views along the way.
How to get there: From Sai Kung centre take bus 29R from Chan Man Street or a 25-minute taxi ride to Sai Wan Pavilion. From Sai Wan Pavilion, walk back 100 metres along the road and take the steep steps up to the right to start the Luk Wu Country Trail.
Safety warning
These waterfalls are natural locations that are unsupervised and do not have safety procedures. Always proceed with caution, and if you are unsure of the depth do not jump or swim.
