Red flags lowered at four beaches in Southern District
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Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 23) that since the waters off Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, South Bay Beach and Chung Hom Kok Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island, are now suitable for swimming, the red flags have been lowered.
The red flags were hoisted at the four beaches after red tides were found.
The department reminds the public that the lifeguard services at South Bay Beach and Chung Hom Kok Beach are suspended in winter.
Ends/Monday, November 23, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:05
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