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Attention TV/Radio Announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

Due to large waves, red flags have today (October 7) been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach, Clear Water Bay First Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung; Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. It is dangerous to enter the water at these beaches.

End/Tuesday, October 7, 2003

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