Rocky Bay Beach is a gazetted beach located behind
Shek O Beach
Shek O Beach is a gazetted beach located facing Island Bay in Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. The beach is about 230 ...
in
Shek O
Shek O is an area of the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. It can refers to Shek O village or Shek O Peninsula or Shek O Headland. Administratively, they are part of Southern District.
Geography
The name "Shek O" literal ...
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Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach is managed by the
Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the
Hong Kong Government
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government, refers to the Executive (government), executive authorities of Hong Kong Special administrative regions of China, ...
.
The beach did not get its grading and it is currently not open for swimming as no lifeguard facilities are available.
History
In 1988, due to the discharge of sewage from the Shek O Village and squatter areas in the hinterland into the beach area, the beach had to be closed for swimming.
On 16 October 2012, a 56-year-old man fell into the sea and had drowned near the beach while he was drinking alcohol. He was rescued by two police officers of the
Marine Region
The Marine Region is a branch of the Hong Kong Police Force, more widely known as the Marine Police. The marine police patrol of waters within the territory of Hong Kong, including 263 islands. The Marine Region with about 3,000 officers, and ...
and he was rushed by a speedboat to the Marine Regional Headquarters in
Sai Wan Ho. He was then taken by an ambulance to
Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Usage
The beach is currently not open for swimming due to the lack of facilities and lifeguard services available at the beach.
It also offers views of
Tung Lung Chau.
See also
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Beaches of Hong Kong
References
External links
Official website
{{Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong
Southern District, Hong Kong
Beaches of Hong Kong