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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 strong waves, red flags have today (October 10) been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach, Clear Water Bay First Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung; Shek O Beach, Big Wave Bay Beach, Stanley Main Beach, Turtle Cove Beach and Hairpin Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. It is dangerous to enter the water at these beaches.

End/Friday, October 10, 2003

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