Life Precious | Hong Kong Man Hangs Himself in Unit, Dies Before Paramedics Arrive; Owner Calls Police

At 9:50 PM on Wednesday (11th), the police received a report from a landlord about a 21-year-old man surnamed Zhang from mainland China who had hanged himself in Unit 39, Likhup Village Street. The fire department arrived and managed to save the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The police believe Zhang hanged himself using his clothing and found a suicide note on the scene. The cause of death needs to be confirmed by a post-mortem examination.

On Wednesday evening at 9:50 PM, the police were alerted by a landlord to a distressing incident. A 21-year-old Chinese male tenant named Zhang, who was in Hong Kong for an exchange program, was found hanging in the apartment located at No. 39, Xin Village Street, Tai Koo. Rescue workers quickly responded to the scene and managed to free the man, but he was pronounced dead on the spot. It was later discovered that Zhang had been in a relationship for four years with a girl, but their relationship had recently broken down, leading to his depression and suicidal thoughts. Despite discussing his struggles with his girlfriend, Zhang refused to seek professional help. His mother managed to contact the landlord around 8:00 PM on Wednesday after failing to reach him, prompting the landlord to file a report. Upon arriving at the property, the landlord discovered the tragic incident. The police are investigating and have found a suicide note. The cause of death will be determined by a post-mortem examination.

Prevention against suicide is crucial. Seek assistance from these hotlines in Hong Kong: Samaritans Against Suicide (SASN), "Emotion Line" psychosocial support service, emotional distress telephone hotlines at Shameless (18111), Samaritan Society (2389 2222), Life Liner (2382 0000), MindAngel (18288), Catholic Welfare Services (3161 0102), Social Welfare Department (2343 2255), Samaritan Society (multilingual, 2896 0000), East Jinshan Community (18281), Hospital Authority Mental Health Helpline (2466 7350). For online support, visit Teens' Emotional Health Online Support Service OPEN UP (https://www.openup.hk/service).

The incident highlights the importance of mental health awareness and support systems available in Hong Kong. The community and organizations are continuously working to prevent and address suicidal tendencies. Public education on mental health and access to professional help can significantly contribute to saving lives. If you or someone you know is struggling, do not hesitate to reach out for assistance.