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LCSD Hoists Red Flags at Five Beaches Due to Rough Seas

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on 17 October that red flags have been hoisted at five beaches due to rough seas, indicating that swimming there is dangerous, and urged the public not to swim there. The five beaches are Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, Tung Wan Beach on Cheung Chau in the Islands District, and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District.

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17 Oct
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    LCSD Announces Red Flags at Five Beaches Including Stanley Main Beach and Shek O Due to Rough Seas

    The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (17 October) that due to rough seas, red flags have been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District on Hong Kong Island, Tung Wan Beach on Cheung Chau in the Islands District, and Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District, indicating that swimming there is dangerous and members of the public are advised not to swim there.

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