St Stephen's Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach reopened
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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 5) that the shark prevention nets at St Stephen's Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island, have been repaired and the beaches will be reopened today. The beaches were temporarily closed earlier on for shark prevention net maintenance work.
However, due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.
Ends/Friday, August 5, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:04
Issued at HKT 12:04
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