The boat flipped about 6.25am on Saturday. (File photo)Four people had to scramble for safety after their boat flipped while crossing the bar near the Waitara River. It was about 6.25am on Saturday when a member of the public contacted emergency services, a police spokeswoman said. "There were four people on board, all of whom managed to swim to safety independently," she said. Police and St John ambulance staff attended the scene.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2018 21:45 UTC