A 80-year-old man, Dong Zhongxian, was reported missing on October 25 after he was seen leaving his home in Tuen Mun to hike in Dadau Jiaoteng in Dongguan. Rescue teams and local search groups have been searching for Mr. Dong continuously. On November 2 at noon, rescue personnel discovered a body in Longshimen Pass, and it is believed to belong to the missing man. The cause of death is still under investigation. Dong was known to be a keen hiker and lived in Tuen Mun. He was last seen around 8 a.m. that morning, and family members tried to contact his hiking friends but received no information about his whereabouts. The family reported to the police on October 27 when they failed to locate him. Since then, officials and volunteer search groups have been searching the area around Dadau Jiaoteng, but unfortunately, the search concluded with the discovery of Mr. Dong’s body.
A search and rescue operation was launched for Dong Zhongxian after his family reported him missing on October 27, following his departure for a hiking trip in Dadau Jiaoteng on October 25. His last known whereabouts indicated he was near the mountains. Volunteers and professional search teams joined in the effort to locate the 80-year-old man. On November 2, the body of a person consistent with Mr. Dong was found in Longshimen Pass; the exact cause of his death remains under investigation. Dong, who enjoyed hiking and lived in Tuen Mun, was last seen by his family in the morning of October 25, and their attempts to reach his friends for information were of no help. Despite the extensive search in Dadau Jiaoteng, the conclusion of the search ended sadly with the identification of Mr. Dong’s body.
The search and rescue operation for 80-year-old Dong Zhongxian, who went missing after departing for Dadau Jiaoteng in early October, escalated as multiple teams, including professional rescuers and volunteer groups, joined in the effort. His family reported his disappearance on October 27, with the last sighting indicating he was near the start of his hike. The search progressed for days, with families and friends keeping hope alive. Tragically, on November 2, a body matching Mr. Dong was found in Longshimen Pass, and the cause of his death is currently under investigation. As a dedicated hiker, Dong was a familiar figure in Tuen Mun, and the community has been closely following the search developments.