Red flag lowered at Clear Water Bay First 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:


     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 5) that on the advice of the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department that the water off Clear Water Bay First Beach in Sai Kung was now suitable for swimming, the red flag hoisted had been lowered.

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

Ends/Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Issued at HKT 11:06

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