Hong Kong – Lifesaving services at beaches from November 2024 to March 2025 announced

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Lifesaving services at beaches from November 2024 to March 2025 announced

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (October 29) the following arrangements for lifesaving services at its 39 gazetted beaches during the period between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025:

Deep Water Bay Beach, Clear Water Bay Second Beach, Silverstrand Beach, Golden Beach, Lido Beach and Casam Beach
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November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025
Lifesaving services available from 8am to 5pm daily

Stanley Main Beach, Repulse Bay Beach, Middle Bay Beach, Big Wave Bay Beach and Silver Mine Bay Beach 
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November 1 to 30, 2024, and March 1 to 31, 2025
Lifesaving services available from 8am to 5pm daily
(Lifesaving services suspended from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025)

     Lifesaving services at the remaining 28 LCSD beaches will be suspended from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. A detailed list can be found in the attachment. 

     The LCSD calls on members of the public to observe water safety while swimming. People should swim at the beaches only when lifesaving services are available. 

     Members of the public should stay away from the shoreline during inclement weather, and should not conduct any water sports activities on beaches to avoid causing danger to themselves and rescue personnel. Failure to comply with the temporary closure arrangement of beaches is an offence and is liable to prosecution.