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Hikers Risk Safety Climbing Steep Brick Hill in Hong Kong

12/27/2025

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Safety concerns rise after a December 23 video shows three hikers climbing a steep Brick Hill section near Ocean Park, Hong Kong.
The footage, captured from a cable car, shows hikers navigating a giant seahorse sculpture carved into the mountain, the seahorse is surrounded by about 3,700 trees, and it remains unknown whether the hikers violated any rules.
One hiker is seen descending on all fours to prevent slipping.

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Story summary

Safety concerns rise after a December 23 video shows three hikers climbing a steep Brick Hill section near Ocean Park, Hong Kong.
The footage, captured from a cable car, shows hikers navigating a giant seahorse sculpture carved into the mountain, the seahorse is surrounded by about 3,700 trees, and it remains unknown whether the hikers violated any rules.
One hiker is seen descending on all fours to prevent slipping.