Man, 45, dies after being rescued from sea off Kwun Tong public pier

A 45-year-old man died after being rescued from the sea off Kwun Tong public pier on Thursday night.

Police received a report around 9pm of a suspected person falling into the water and alerted rescue personnel.

The man, surnamed Lam, was pulled from the sea and found unconscious. He was rushed to United Christian Hospital but was later pronounced dead.

Police are investigating the circumstances, and the cause of death is pending further determination.

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