Suspected red tides sighted at Butterfly Beach and Hoi Mei Wan 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 (August 17) that due to suspected red tide sightings, red flags have been hoisted at Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun District and Hoi Mei Wan Beach in Tsuen Wan District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beaches until further notice.

Ends/Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:02

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