Red flags hoisted at Pui O Beach and Butterfly Beach
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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 (August 11) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Pui O Beach in Islands District and Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun District as Grade 4, which means the beaches are not suitable for swimming. Red flags have been hoisted. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the two beaches until further notice.

Ends/Thursday, August 11, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:23

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