TNAG-2486-FCO40-3617-Hong-Kong-honours-and-awards-1992 — Page 63

Report No.

Name of informant/witness

Age

Address

Tel. No.

Nationality and dialect

Taken by

at

Hours on

Interpreter

States:-

ROYAL HONG KONG POLICE FORCE

STATEMENT/REPORT

Cec. No.

Sex

H.K. ID No.

ccupation

Station.

language

at (Place)

I am willing to make a statement to the Police. The statement I am about to make is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that if I wilfully state anything which I know to be false or do not believe to be true. I may be liable to prosecution for a criminal offence.

Signed

Witnessed by

Interpreted by

6.

I could see a flashing light when we arrived that I thought may be a torch. From a radio message, I learned that Police launch number 65 was already in the vicinity. It was decided that it would be necessary, regardless of the poor weather conditions, to lower our sea-rider (PV 43) into the sea, in order to investigate the source of this apparent distress signal. Together with the Sergeants on the launch, we decided that in order to put PV 43 into the sea, we should go in closer to Tai 0, in an effort to find calmer waters. We found a position where the sea was marginally better, however, it was still far from perfect launching conditions. The sea state was still around seven feet waves.

7.

I was delegated to go onboard PV 43 together with S/SGT LAU Yung-kan, SGT 13273 and PC 19032. My principle role, apart from forming part of the rescue party, was to be in charge of the engine in case of break down or problem. We then proceeded back towards Wong Fa Pai, along with the mother launch 73 to investigate.

8.

We attempted to approach the rock from the northern side, and at this time I could make out some persons on it. The waves were too large to get close without endangering our craft and our lives. Therefore, we went around to the southern side and attempted the landing at this point.

9.

I was at the bough of PV 43 using a torch to see how many people were actually there. I saw that there were six persons in total. We managed to get close enough for SGT 13273 and PC 19032 to climb onto Wong Fa Pai. It was too dangerous to stay against the rock, so we went astern to get away from danger. PC 19032 had hold of the rope from our boat and stood his ground on the rock. The sergeant and the other constable rallied the six persons together, and we then commenced to remove them one at a time.

12446522

&

PRT.OPING, SIP

IP K.R. FIS

This form may be used to record reports (a) taken while Report Book is not available, (b) of persons unable to come to station and (c) of incidents occurring outside station area.

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