Suspected red tide sighted at beaches in Southern District
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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 21) that due to a suspected red tide sighting, red flags have been hoisted at Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, South Bay Beach and Chung Hom Kok Beach in Southern District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beaches until further notice.

Ends/Sunday, August 21, 2011
Issued at HKT 12:49

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