A man from mainland China committed suicide by jumping off a cruise ship in Lei Yue Mun on Wednesday.  Marine police and firemen found the 48-year-old’s body in waters about 200 metres off Quarry Bay Park, according to Ming Pao. He was unconscious and later declared dead in hospital. Police are trying to contact his family in mainland China.  Sources told Ming Pao he killed himself over financial problems.

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The victim was rushed to hospital.

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Vivienne Zeng is a journalist from China with three years' experience covering Hong Kong and mainland affairs. She has an MA in journalism from the University of Hong Kong. Her work has been featured on outlets such as Al Jazeera+ and MSNBC.