Red flags hoisted at several beaches

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 11) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Deep Water Bay Beach, Chung Hom Kok Beach, St Stephen's Beach, Stanley Main Beach, Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Lo So Shing Beach, Hung Shing Yeh Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach, Pui O Beach, Upper Cheung Sha Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach and Tong Fuk Beach in Islands District; Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District.  Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.