Carcass disposal of whale in Ham Tin Wan completed
Regarding the whale carcass discovered in Ham Tin Wan, Sai Kung, yesterday (January 29), the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (January 30) that the disposal of the carcass and the cleanup of the Ham Tin Wan site have been completed.
The AFCD urges the public to report any whale sightings or stranded cetaceans immediately by calling 1823 or using the 1823 mobile application. Members of the public are reminded to maintain a safe distance from cetaceans, and prioritise personal safety to avoid dangerous situations.
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Correctional officers stop person in custody committing self-harm
Correctional officers stopped a person in custody committing self-harm in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre yesterday (January 30).
The Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre, Photo source: FB
At 6.34pm yesterday, a 78-year-old female person in custody was found emotionally unstable and banging her head against the lavatory sink inside a hospital ward. Officers at the scene immediately stopped her and called for reinforcement. The person in custody was found conscious. After receiving examination and treatment in the institution hospital, she was referred to a public hospital for further treatment.
A clinical psychologist of the department will follow up on the case.
A spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said, "The department uses all possible measures to prevent persons in custody from attempting suicide or self-harm. These measures include administrative arrangements, improvement of institutional facilities, staff training and first aid services."
The person in custody was convicted for the offence of manslaughter and was detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in September 2024.
The Correctional Services Department, Photo source: reference image
