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Two recent incidents in Hong Kong highlight tragic deaths resulting from falls from residential buildings. In Discovery Bay, an 86-year-old woman died after falling from her flat while cleaning a window. Security staff discovered her unconscious outside the building, and paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Separately, a man died after falling from the balcony of his public housing flat following a dispute with his wife and son over education expenses. Police received a report from the man's son, and preliminary investigations suggest the death was accidental. The wife and son were arrested in connection with the incident. These events underscore the vulnerability of individuals in their homes and the potential for unforeseen accidents and domestic disputes to lead to fatal outcomes.