Red flag hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach
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Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 13) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District as Grade 4, which means the beach is not suitable for swimming. The red flag has been hoisted. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.
The red flag was already hoisted at the beach earlier on after a red tide was found.
Ends/Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:08
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