Baby found in Hong Kong waters confirmed dead, police launch probe
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The infant was discovered by a passer-by who spotted her on Wednesday in the waters near the Man Hong Street Playground shortly before 4pm.
Firefighters retrieved the child from the water, next to the site of the Independent Commission Against Corruption headquarters. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The force has said it is investigating the case.
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