Red flag lowered at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung
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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 (January 19) that on the advice of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department that Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District is now suitable for swimming, the red flag hoisted has been lowered.

     The red flag was hoisted at the beach after a red tide sighting.

Ends/Thursday, January 19, 2006
Issued at HKT 11:11

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