Video and allegation differ in account of Sai Kung yacht encounter
During Saturday’s 40km Sai Kung Coastal Challenge near High Island Reservoir, a yacht passed close to a six-athlete rowing boat, according to the South China Morning Post. Footage showed the boat rocking in the yacht’s wake; a participant alleged the maneuver was deliberate. Hong Kong marine authorities have launched an investigation.
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The South China Morning Post places the encounter during Saturday’s 40km Sai Kung Coastal Challenge near High Island Reservoir. Its account says a yacht passed close to the boat rowed by six athletes at high speed, and footage shared by participant Eddie Lam Yat-ming showed the boat rocking in the yacht’s wake.
The reported footage describes the close pass and its effect on the boat, while the claim that the approach was deliberate is an allegation by a participant, not an established finding in the account. The incident came to light on Sunday after Lam posted the footage on social media. Hong Kong marine authorities have launched an investigation; the report does not specify when it began or give its outcome.
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