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| The Filipino tourist lost consciousness while aboard the Frozen Ever After ride |
A 53-year-old Filipino man said to have pre-existing medical issues has died after losing consciousness aboard the Frozen Ever ride at Hong Kong Disneyland Friday morning.
The man was aboard the ride with his wife at around
10am when he became unconscious. His wife immediately told staff and he was
reportedly given CPR as the boat was beginning to dock.
He was then rushed to North Lantau Hospital where he
was pronounced dead at 11:37am.
HK Disneyland said initial investigations showed no safety
issues with the popular attraction.
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The man reportedly arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday along with some family members, and had checked into a hotel in Tsuen Wan.
The Philippine Consulate has confirmed the incident with
the police and said it has contacted the victim’s next of kin to convey its
condolences and to assist them in repatriating the body.
“The Consulate General continues to coordinate with
the local authorities and institutions concerned, while respecting the family’s
privacy during this difficult time,” the official statement added.
A Consulate official said they have yet to receive
an official notification as to the cause of death.
HK Disneyland has also expressed sympathy over the
man’s passing, and said it is providing necessary assistance to the family.
Police meanwhile, told local media that they learned
from the deceased’s wife that the man had suffered from high blood pressure for
10 years, for which he was on regular medication and is required to undergo
regular medical consultation.
The Frozen Ever After ride which opened as part of the World of Frozen Land at the end of 2023, is one of the theme park’s more popular attractions.
Although it has surprise dips and sharp turns, everyone is allowed on the ride, with only pregnant women being advised to exercise caution.
The ride capitalizes on the popularity of the
Disneyland movie, “Frozen”, and its main characters, Anna, Elsa and Olaf.
