A quiet morning in Wan Chai turned somber on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, when a Filipino tourist was found deceased in her guesthouse room. Here's what we know so far about the heartbreaking incident.
Just before 8:00 AM, emergency responders were called to the Kwong Wah Building on Hennessy Road after reports that a woman had fainted inside a guesthouse room. When police and rescue personnel arrived, they discovered that the 72-year-old woman had already passed away.
Sources say the woman had just arrived in Hong Kong from the Philippines on February 17, traveling with a friend via cruise ship. After checking into the guesthouse, the pair settled in for the evening. Around 9:30 PM, the woman said she was going to bed — nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
By 7:30 AM the next morning, the woman's friend tried to wake her. But something was wrong — she was unresponsive. Her limbs were cold, and there was no sign of breath or a pulse. In a panic, the friend immediately alerted the authorities.
Rescue workers confirmed the woman had passed at the scene. She was known to have a history of high blood pressure and chest pain, and there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. Police have officially classified the case as a “body discovery.”
While early indications point to natural causes, a forensic autopsy will determine the precise cause of death. Wan Chai district police are managing the follow-up investigation.
This tragic event is a sobering reminder of how fragile life can be, even amid joyful travels. Our thoughts go out to her family, her travel companion, and the Filipino community in Hong Kong.
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