East Dam of High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung, New Territories. Photo: Google Maps
East Dam of High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung, New Territories. Photo: Google Maps

A 41-year-old man fell down a slope while hiking at the East Dam of High Island Reservoir in Sai Kung in Hong Kong’s New Territories on Sunday.

After his 20-meter tumble that afternoon, the man, named Sebastian, was trapped and suffering from scrapes on his nose, jaw and hands, and a bleeding forehead, Sing Tao Daily reported.

A 25-year-old hiker heard Sebastian’s calls for help and called the police.

Firefighters rescued him and sent him to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for medical treatment.

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