Drunk man trapped near stone barriers at Tsing Yi shores rescued

A drunk man who was trapped near stone barriers on the Tsing Yi shores was rescued and hospitalized early Monday morning.

Around 2 am today, an approximately 40-year-old man who was drinking near the shores of the Maritime Square located on Tsing King Road crossed the fence and went to the stone barriers near the shores.

He could not get back to the pedestrian path, and passersby who noticed the incident, contacted the police for assistance.

The paramedics arrived and assisted the man in returning to a safe location.

The man then lost consciousness due to the effects of alcohol and was taken to the hospital for medical attention.

The police also seized a bottle of whiskey at the scene.