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Hiker Dies in Hong Kong Heatwave

Record Breaking Heat Brings Deadly Consequences to Hong Kong's Trails A 64 year old Filipino man died on Sunday afternoon while hiking on the Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail in Hong Kong, where record breaking temperatures have been sizzling for days.

The investigation into his death is ongoing, but preliminary observations suggest that extreme heat may have played a role.

There were no signs of struggle or external factors at the scene, leading investigators to consider whether the hiker succumbed to the intense heat.

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