Red flag at Turtle Cove Beach in Southern District lowered
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Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 12) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Turtle Cove Beach in Southern District as Grade 1, which means the water quality has improved and the beach is suitable for swimming. The red flag has been lowered.

     The red flag was hoisted on Turtle Cove Beach (June 10) due to the water quality being classified as Grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.

Ends/Saturday, June 12, 2010
Issued at HKT 14:45

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