Bird watching soars to new heights

     Amid the hustle and bustle of city life, bird watching is a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all ages.
 
     The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society is dedicated to raising conservation awareness for feathered species and promotes the joy of observing birds to local residents and tourists.
 
     The society's elderly volunteer group, the Crested Bulbul Club, organises regular activities.
 
     News.gov.hk interviewed club members about incorporating innovative ideas and specialised training to diversify bird watching guide services.
 
     The story appears on news.gov.hk today (June 3) in text and video format.




Red flags hoisted at Stanley Main Beach

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 (June 3) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Stanley Main Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Red flags hoisted at some beaches

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 (June 3) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.




Red flag hoisted at Clear Water Bay First Beach

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 (June 3) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay First Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Appeal for information on missing man in Lantau North (with photo)

     Police today (June 2) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Lantau North.

     Kong Shek-on, aged 70, went missing after he left his residence in Yat Tung Estate yesterday (June 1). His family made a report to Police on the same day.

     He is about 1.65 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a long face with yellow complexion and short black and grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue short-sleeved T-shirt, short light blue jeans, dark coloured shoes and carrying a dark coloured shoulder bag.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of New Territories South on 3661 1176 or 9689 7445 or email to rmpu-nts-2@police.gov.hk, or any police station.

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