Suspected red tides sighted at beaches in Islands 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 19) that due to suspected red tide sightings, red flags have been hoisted at Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach, Tong Fuk Beach and Upper Cheung Sha Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches until further notice.

Ends/Friday, August 19, 2011
Issued at HKT 15:13

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