John Lee honors HK search and rescue team for lifesaving efforts in Myanmar earthquake relief

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu hosted a reception at Government House to honor the local search and rescue team that was deployed to the earthquake-affected regions of Myanmar. He commended their selfless contributions, as well as the support and understanding from their families.

In a social media post on Friday, Lee expressed his profound gratitude for the indomitable Hong Kong spirit demonstrated by the team members as they ventured into the disaster area, which was still experiencing aftershocks. 

The search and rescue team visited 57 designated sites in Myanmar, successfully rescuing a survivor who had been trapped for over 125 hours. 

Lee recognized the team for exemplifying professionalism in the face of adversity and their compassionate approach towards those in distress.

The 51-strong Hong Kong search and rescue team comprised firemen, ambulancemen and fire services workshop personnel, as well as officers from the Security Bureau, the Immigration Department and the Hospital Authority.

The team departed for Myanmar on March 29 to conduct search and rescue work in Mandalay - one of the worst-hit areas while also conducting joint operations with the China search and rescue teams for days.