HONG KONG: A 53-year-old Filipino tourist died after passing out while on the Frozen Ever After ride at Hong Kong Disneyland, according to media reports.
The man had a “pre-existing medical condition”, and his death was not related to the themed attraction – a slow-moving boat ride – he was on, according to a report in the South China Morning Post (SCMP).
He lost consciousness on the ride at around 10am on Aug 29, the newspaper reported.
Emergency personnel at Hong Kong Disneyland tried to resuscitate him, but they eventually had to rush him to the North Lantau Hospital, where he died less than two hours later.
Hong Kong Disneyland later issued a statement saying the guest’s death was “not related to ride safety”.
SCMP reported that the man’s wife told the police her husband had hypertension and other heart-related issues that required regular medication and check-ups.
The Philippine Consulate-General in Hong Kong confirmed the incident on Aug 30, adding that it was coordinating with the local authorities to help the family repatriate the body.
Another Filipino tourist died in Hong Kong three weeks earlier after he was hit by a taxi while walking outside a hotel.
According to news reports in Hong Kong, the 35-year-old man had just checked out of the hotel and was walking with his luggage on Aug 5 when a taxi rammed into him and pinned him to a wall.
The taxi driver – an 80-year-old man – was arrested.
The police said the taxi driver had been waiting outside the hotel when he felt dizzy and tried to drive away, but lost control of his vehicle. - The Straits Times/ANN
