By, UPDATED: Most Of New Orleans Is Without Power Due To Hurricane Ida; More Than 800,000 Without Power In Louisiana, Ida Is Now A Tropical Depression As It Moves Through Mississippi; See Final NHC Advisory, Photos: Scenes From Hurricane Ida's Devastating Path. Jimmy Sparks, a short time ago, wasa veteran on disability. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Its never been as bad as it is this time, said Jesse Touro, 62, who was rescued from Jean Lafitte after riding out storms in town for the past 12 years. Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. His aunt and uncle, Diane and Buddy Nolan, had ridden out the fierce Category 4 storm at home in the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector.
A Look Back at Hurricane Katrina | HUD USER After Hurricane Katrina, which damaged more than 100 school buildings, the state seized control of almost all urban schools and turned them over to independent charter groups. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. In an interview with Gulf States Newsroom reporter Shalina Chatlani, Rodriguez details information hes received from police officers working in Jean Lafitte and explains how the situation is likely more catastrophic than when Hurricane Katrina hit the area 16 years ago. SC: Thank you so much, Sheriff Rodriguez, I can only imagine what's going through your mind right now, and please stay in touch and keep us updated. Reporting on health care, criminal justice, the economy and other important issues in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Jefferson Parish was hit by Hurricane Ida's winds that reached up to 70 mph and floodwater that reportedly reached between 10 to 12 feet, according to New Orleans Public Radio. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. Pray for the people back there. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. But the deputies gave the helicopter crew a thumbs up on Monday, Sheriff Lopinto said in an interview with WWL radio. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. We just want to make sure.. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. I love this place built around 1640 . The parish had received more than 200 calls for rescue since Sunday. He was also a ham radio operator. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. It's still a Cat 4. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. Several small towns in the southern half of the parish, outside the giant storm protection system encircling New Orleans and some of its suburbs, were inundated. Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on Tuesday. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte.
But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies
Man digs in most unlikely places to find treasures - Yahoo! News For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You never think its going to be you until it is.. So was the electricity. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 .
Jean Laffite's treasure in the Sabine River - Lone Star Treasure SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them?
Treasure hunters discover artifacts unearthed by Hurricane Nicole SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. And they got some older folks back after that, I spoke back in. See link. But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. We find old coins. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an even better chance of finding coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks from the 1700s. I mean you look at that, it's so accurate," Mears said, referring to AccuWeather MinuteCast, which is a forecast offering that highlights the exact start and end times as well as the intensity of precipitation for precise locations over the next four hours. When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. There is no way to know that these coins are his, but the timing, location, and the fact that it is buried treasure all hint toward not only a pirate, but the pirate Jean Lafitte.
He stated while talking to someone on the radio, who was a Jean L researcher, the guy described the markings Lafitte would leave pointing to treasure. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. I can't see what's going on no more. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C.
Baytown cousins believe they found missing pirate ship Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies In LaPlace, in St. John the Baptist Parish, along the east of the Mississippi River, homes and businesses were torn from their foundations and left without roofs. Also, Dateline shows how you may be able to find that forgotten treasure on your own. In Mississippi, one in every four people has money waiting for themthats a lot of people who arent checking. Cody Lauricella, a 30-year-old native of bayou country, sailed the 19-foot fishing trawler he usually uses to catch trout and flounder back and forth to Jean Lafitte throughout the day to help people get out. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies They have good knowledge of what theyre doing, he said. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750.
Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. In coastal areas, particularly in Jefferson Parish, which includes the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte, floodwaters have taken over entire roads, bridges, and neighborhoods. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. Even so, Ida terrified him.
Undiscovered treasure in Mississippi - NBC News Do you have any closing thoughts on the situation? There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. Updated: 6:19 PM CDT June 21, 2018 HOUSTON It's the treasure hunt of a lifetime, and now it's landed them on national TV. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. And the last I heard in lower Lafitte is they had about 10 feet of water. hide caption. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. And the lower communities, I mean, Lafitte, Grand Isle. Kaylee said.
Aerial Photos Show Louisiana's Coast Before And After Hurricane Ida - NPR I mean I'm lost for words it's so rare. after Hurricane Ida. I am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. Night-time imagery from Nasa captured the extent of blackouts across the affected area after the storm, with lights knocked out in many places, including New Orleans. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". Homes in the town of Laplace, to the west of New Orleans, were also flooded. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Because the water system parish-wide is still being repaired, Lee Sheng said residents must limit how much wastewater goes down the drain for now. That's my real deal. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. David Sanford, who has lived in the neighborhood for eight years, considered himself something of a hurricane veteran, having lived on the Florida coast, in Pensacola, before moving to Louisiana.
After Hurricane Ida, Lafitte residents left stranded on rooftops - NOLA His 16-year-old daughter, Kaylee, has joined him combing the beach. How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. Aerial image of Barataria, La. 2023 BBC. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. Right now, there's nothing.
As most of New Orleans moves on, Lafitte still battling to dig - NOLA He kept asking, When is the eye passing, when is the eye passing?. I know New Orleans got nailed with it because of that levee failure.
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Jean Lafitte: Mystery of the Unfound Treasure - Pelican State of Mind Great story! Its something Dateline has shared with you before, a wonderful little secret called unclaimed property. It could be an old paycheck, a stock note, or inheritance thats owed to you. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. When the river levels drop, Mears and his exploration buddy, Susanna French, load up and head out with shovels, a probe and a metal detector. And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff.
Barataria Bay - Wikipedia Every little thing that I owned and had, its gone, Mr. Adams said. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. And the odd thing is, these sudden fortunes may never have come to light had it not been for the catastrophe called Katrina. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. So I can't validate or confirm anything. Lafitte attempt to placate Monroe by hanging the miscreant, but the chief executive sent a war-brig to Campeche whose captain issued an ultimatum to Lafitte and his pirates: Vacate Campeche or face expulsion by U.S. armed forces. It's dirty.
How Hurricane Ida compares to Hurricane Katrina - CNN The people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. He told me the government tried digging but was denied by the owner. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell), "I do it for the thrills and the booty," Mears quipped.
$10M Gold Coin Hoard Found in Yard May Have Been Stolen From Mint Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. 90% Silver! At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. I would suspect that its higher now. I can't do nothing. This story was told to me several years ago by a man in his 80 s Back in 1940 or 41 two men hired to clean up around what is said to be Lafittes red house disapeared after a few days. I'm speechless.". A Jefferson Parish deputy sheriff helps Hurricane Ida evacuees from the Lafitte area with their belongings after they were rescued by boat on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Read about our approach to external linking. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. before Hurricane Ida hit. You're in the sheriff's office, but you're getting reports and deputies. This was like my first coin ever," she said. Tate Reeves, Mississippi state treasurer: We have for you 3,4 99 shares of Wachovia bank stock.Gordon White: How many shares?Reeves:So this particular amount of stock is worth over $200,000White: That will make me happy (laughter). He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios, Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, Fatal police-involved shooting in Paterson, Officials unprepared for epic mountain blizzard, leaving many trapped and desperate, These huskies have big hearts': How our bond with dogs inspired the Iditarod, Peoria's year of adversity turns into 4A basketball championship in win over Deer Valley. SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. And I don't know what's going to happen. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. You must log in or register to reply here. ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. Im going to have to start all over again. Images show full neighborhoods, where green yards and roads were before the storm, now submerged under water. My step father knew where one of these markers were, he had found it while hunting years ago and thought it might be a grave marker or something. In the 1950s, the Sabine River and the nearby lake (Hendrick's Lake) experienced a new onslaught of treasure seekers when the story of Laffite's silver was published by the True West magazine. Your device does not support this visualisation. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. On the edge of this little-known Chambers County lake off the Trinity about 35 miles east of Houston, Jack wants to show where a ship sank in the 1800s. SC: I do know that the state had requested help from the National Guard and had activated the entire National Guard and even got help from FEMA resources. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. You always see other people going through this on the news. I know I'm gonna get there as soon as I can. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. "We've suffered flooding before,. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. MR: Oh, I can't take it. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. Being that it is actually on one of the trails probably used from time to time by Jean Lafitte, legend has it that he buried some gold under its branches.
Houston historian Gary Pinkerton, a Longview native, is fascinated by those treasure hunters and their searches.
Hurricane Ida: Before and after images reveal devastation Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. At least one person, an older woman, died in her home, Ms. Lee Sheng said. Jean Lafitte was a French pirate and privateer who was active in the Gulf of Mexico region from the early 19th century, and who is rumored to have buried treasure and gold in many locations, including sites along coastal Louisiana. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. (Photo by Sophia Germer, . You can't get to. It took just a few clicks to find this one mans $400, and another $670 for another man who never received a payout from an old insurance claim. Shane Mears and Susanna French looking for treasure along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. Click below to begin your paid subscription. 1417 Harborside Drive. The heavy rains and tidal surge from Hurricane Ida prompted a flash flood emergency Sunday night in areas south of New Orleans, as a failed levee in the town of Jean Lafitte left up to 200 people .
Long-lost pirate ship may lie in Texas lake / Historical treasure could As of Tuesday, rescues were still being made with Louisiana's National Guard reporting that personnel have rescued 359 citizens and 55 pets either by high-water vehicles, by boats or by air during the aftermath from Hurricane Ida. The day before meeting with Wadell, Mears unearthed a first-place gold medal from the Mechanics and Agricultural Fair of New Orleans that was held in 1859. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. The local police chief said at least 400 people had chosen not to leave ahead of the storm - and dozens needed rescuing from attics and rooftops. So I don't know where it's going to stop. You are using an out of date browser. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. "I had never found a silver coin. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Energy companies say they are working to restore power, but residents are being warned it could take weeks in some areas. What do you do? Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. Her 13-year-old son, Cesar, showed videos he had shared with friends on Snapchat of the wind and water descending on the familys home. Anyone can read what you share. after Hurricane Ida. Bye. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. "We just pulled it out yesterday at this privy I'm telling you about. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Sergeant Jason Leorwald said the police department is working to try to make a path to get to those residents and resources to them Sunday night and are opening search and rescue cases as well. This is a storm from the left side of Lafitte. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. It may not display this or other websites correctly. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. The Treasure Map of Jean Lafitte Edit Main Page Trivia Quotes Gallery The Snake Bracelet of Cleopatra The Lost Love Letter of Captain John Smith The Star of Sultan Saladin The Treasure of Anne Bonny The Keys to the Alhambra Lawrence of Arabia's Headdress The Mussel Shell Armor of Apanuugpak Ponce de Len and the Lost Fountain of Youth But the ones that don't have money to go and don't have transportation to go in and are stuck back there, that's sad. he captured a Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba's Bay of Mantanzas in 1628. Now the story gets complicated. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Its been sitting in Mississippis state treasury for yearsits value skyrocketing as Lowes has grown. But to our surprise, he says hes not going to use the fortune to finish building that house White: Most of it will go to St. Judes Childrens Hospital in Memphis thats where most of it will go. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . Its hard to believe there could be much good news after this, but weve found a silver lining actually, for some people, a whole lot of gold. Hurricane Ida lingered over southern Louisiana for most of 29 August, bringing rainfall and floods before moving north and east into Mississippi and Alabama the following day. MR: Just pray, you know. Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. And dont say It could never happen to me. Some states have billions of dollars to give away.
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