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Hiker collapses, dies on Hong Kong trail as city swelters in record-breaking heat

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A man in his sixties died after collapsing on a hiking trail in the Tai Po countryside on Sunday afternoon. Police received reports of the unconscious hiker at 2:17 p.m. and confirmed his death shortly thereafter.

The incident occurred as Hong Kong experienced record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching their highest levels since records began 142 years ago. The extreme weather conditions serve as the backdrop for the fatality, highlighting the risks posed by the city's ongoing heatwave.

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