Boaties warned after near-fatal bar crossing
Three people narrowly escaped death while trying to cross the Brunswick River Bar in northern NSW during dangerous conditions. Their boat became airborne when it hit a wave before taking on water and sinking within seconds, prompting maritime authorities to issue safety warnings ahead of summer. Marine Rescue NSW emphasises the importance of checking coastal bar cameras, wearing life jackets, and understanding conditions before attempting bar crossings, noting that multiple fatalities occur annually in NSW from such incidents.
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