Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach reopened
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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 19) that the shark prevention nets at Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island were repaired today and the beaches were reopened.

     The beaches were temporarily closed on September 15 for the shark prevention net maintenance work.

Ends/Saturday, September 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 14:01

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