Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playThe charter boat which is believed to have capsized near the treacherous Kaipara Harbour bar killing at least seven people yesterday crossed the bar in "scary" conditions the day before. The skipper and some fishermen on board the charter boat Francie on Friday weren't wearing lifejackets, despite the rough conditions. Seven people have died and one person is missing after the Francie went missing near the harbour's bar crossing at 3.30pm yesterday. Related Content Kaipara Harbour fishing boat tragedy: Seven dead, one missing from Francie charter vessel Kaipara Harbour tragedy: Searchers battling choppy water and 2m swells Video Watch: Onboard The Francie"The sea was quite rough," Jackson said. The South Auckland father-of-three talked about how rough the sea was with his brother and friends as they crossed the bar.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2016 21:33 UTC