SECKES
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Root, Knight slid into a nearby Aitch, still expecting however, to be dis- govored. While co lying the border guard began rehearsing a form of bayonet practice; perhaps to wake himself up. Knight Polt cure he would be sech and seriously thought of giving himself up. However after some 45 minutes, ho heard the guard handling what sounded like a tin object in his sentry box. Shortly after the guard walked westwards, apparently to obtain an early morning meal. Knight then made his way forward crawling and rolling, as he was stiff with cramp, into a river which he managed to wade across without being seen or heard. On the other side he expected to Find the Border fonce but was disappointed to discover a meadow. However he then came upon a
second river, about 30 yards further on. At this stago he heard'a sizoen which appeared to be in the direction of Shum Chun. He had never heard this ciren before and guessed it was probably an alarm, in respect of his escape. This spurred him on as he feared it would alert the border guards, and ha. vadod as quickly as ho could across the second river. On the far bank he came upon, what he imagined to be, the border chain link fence and crawlcâ underneath by lifting the fonce over a drain running through a culvert. After covering a further short distance ho came upon another barbed wirc barrior which he assumed to be the secondary Fence (1962) through which ho forced his way.
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Although by now pretty certain he was in British Territory he considered is probable that the C.C.A. would fire at him or even attempt to drag him back if he was observed by any of their guards. He thus kopt low until well clear of the immediate fence area. Ho finally approached Kuk Wu Village where he heard what sounded like a Hong Kong Radio programme. Ec then recognized the Pumping Station at San Uk Ling and knew beyond doub) that ho was back in British Territory. He now took to the road, will after met a Chinese female villager who, on seeing his bedraggled state, gave him her rubber sandals, he having travelled most of the journey in bare Zeet. Further on he came upon a roadside telephone booth and unsuccessfully tried to dial 999. A few minutes later he waved to halt a passing army jeep and was taken to the Gurkha Post at Man Kam to and eventually to Sek Kony Camp where he was able to have a wash and bath, change his clothes and rest. His estimated time of arrival in British Territory was 06.45 hours.
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