Red flag lowered at Stanley Main Beach

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Attention TV and 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 27) that since the water off Stanley Main Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island, is now suitable for swimming, the red flag has been lowered.

     The red flag was hoisted at the beach earlier on after a red tide was found.