Tragedy Strikes Yuen Long: Community Mourns Loss of 15-Year-Old Student in Fatal Building Fall
Tragedy Strikes in Yuen Long: 15-Year-Old Student Falls to Death
Flowers, condolences, and heartfelt messages have poured in for a 15-year-old Form 4 male student who fell from the rooftop of Hong Tak House in Yuen Long and was found dead on the spot.
The deceased’s classmates, relatives, and friends were filled with grief and came to the scene to lay flowers in condolences. They also left messages on social platforms to express their sorrow and pay tribute to the young student.
A Life Cut Short: Relatives and Friends Mourn the Loss
A classmate and relatives of the deceased posted condolences on social media, wishing the deceased rest in peace. They shared stories of the student’s part-time job delivering takeaways after school and his love for life. Some netizens comforted the family by saying, ”He didn’t want to talk to you, or he didn’t want you as a brother to worry about him. He would rather every time we meet, we all smile and play together.”
People came to the scene to lay flowers, soda drinks, and other personal items, including a bicycle believed to be the deceased’s. The outpouring of support and condolences is a testament to the impact the young student had on those around him.
Support for Those in Need: Suicide Prevention Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the following helplines for support:
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Hong Kong Samaritan Suicide Prevention Association: 2389 2222
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Lifeline: 2382 0000
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Caritas Xiang Qingxuan: 18288
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Social Welfare Department: 2343 2255
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Samaritan Hotline (multilingual): 2896 0000
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Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Chi Ruo Yuan: 18281
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Hospital Authority Mental Health Hotline: 2466 7350
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“Emotional Communication” mental health support hotline: 18111
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The Jockey Club’s online support platform for youth emotional health, Open Talk: http://www.openup.hk
