Sighting of oil spill at Silver Mine Bay 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 said today (August 9) that because of an oil spill, the red flag has been hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District. The beach will be closed until further notice. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Ends/Thursday, August 9, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:51

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