Even so, Ida terrified him. You can't get to. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. The Louisiana town of Jean Lafitte has been "totally devastated" by Hurricane Ida, with rescuers unable to reach hundreds of stranded residents after a vehicle wiped out a bridge, Mayor Tim Kerner . We just want to make sure.. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Gordon White is not only a lucky guy, but a truly generous soul. 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. 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 . Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). before Hurricane Ida. 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. The parish had received more than 200 calls for rescue since Sunday. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday show extensive damage along the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana following the fifth strongest storm to ever hit the US mainland. In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New Orleans again, but if such a storm does hit, he expects floodwaters to resurface more artifacts to be discovered. As New Orleans residents deal with a parish-wide power outage, small communities just outside the city and its levee protection system are being pummeled by Hurricane Ida, with hundreds of people asking for help but unable to be reached due to catastrophic flooding from several feet of stormwater. We can have a thousand people, we can have ten thousand, they'll be doing the same thing I'm doing waiting until its over to go see what's going on. 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. They're scared because they've never seen this, Leorwald said. The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. 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. Its been sitting in Mississippis state treasury for yearsits value skyrocketing as Lowes has grown. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. B. C., To A. D. 621. By Richard Fausset,Rick Rojas and Patricia Mazzei. Great story! "This is still real," Martinez said. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. (Photo by Sophia Germer, . There were reports that its roof had blown off. hide caption. The muddy man on a mission wades along the banks of the Mississippi River and has been searching for unique finds since the 1980s when he first ventured out with his dad. Its part of living in this community. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. These people never dreamed there was money just waiting for themthat is, until the day Dateline came knocking on their doors. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. One estimate suggested. Aerial image of Barataria, La. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 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. We did rescue missions all today, Sheriff Lopinto said. He sent the chopper anyway to see if it could spot his 10 deputies who remained in a bunker on the isle during the storm. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. His 16-year-old daughter, Kaylee, has joined him combing the beach. He told me the government tried digging but was denied by the owner. And so it went for two straight days; $250,000 for one couple who lost everything (including their floorboards); and $100,000 for a woman struggling to rebuild her and her mothers homes. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. 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. 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. On Monday, he was thankful she had. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. Fast forward 25 years. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. Energy companies say they are working to restore power, but residents are being warned it could take weeks in some areas. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. Workers pump rainwater off of street after Tropical Storm Nicholas brought heavy rains after Hurricane Ida in Jean Lafitte, La., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. I can't do nothing. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. It's still a Cat 4. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. 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Your device might not be able to access this slider. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. 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. We find old coins. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town - 20 miles (32 km) south of New Orleans and outside the city's levee protection system - had suffered "catastrophic" flooding. As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. John Bel Edwards said no major levees failed during Ida, thanks to a $14 billion hurricane risk-reduction system that was built in the greater New Orleans area following Katrina in 2005. The storm had his mobile home vibrating then it popped a skylight over the bathroom, dumping water inside. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. What is the latest news? The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. I hope that you can help me out. My son is crying. Its not coming anymore. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. Much of New Orleans has been plunged into darkness, with only emergency lighting seen in many areas. 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. Shane Mears and Susanna French looking for treasure along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . after Hurricane Ida. According to one account, published in 1885, The Historical Guide to New Orleans, Jean Lafitte died of sickness on the island of Mugeres, off the Yucatan, in 1826. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. This was like my first coin ever," she said. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. "The minute that you start thinking about Lafitte's treasure or buried this and buried that, I think you go crazy and people already say I'm crazy," he said. Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. So was the electricity. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. I know people must be in a panic. State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. I grew up back there and I've never seen anything like this. It turns out Jimmy had benefits coming to him from a Lowes employee stock program. This is a storm from the left side of Lafitte. Are any of those resources available for these people? Shalina Chatlani is the health care reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, a collaboration between NPR, WWNO in New Orleans, WBHM in Birmingham, Alabama and MPB-Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson. It didnt slack up at all, he said. 90% Silver! Like so many startled unclaimed property owners, Gordons windfall comes from his dad who kept a secret account. "I had never found a silver coin. I'm in contact with Joe Valiante and Tim and them up in EOC. And, you know, I'm 70 years old. MR: We've got, I think from what I understand, I think they've got about 200 National Guard, which is that's great but nobody can do anything right now. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Your device may not be able to access the slider. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . 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. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. And I don't know what's going to happen. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. "The treasure," he added. What are you hearing? Some discoveries, like unremarkable parts to an old ship, are disappointing; however, other finds are tough to put a price on, Mears explained to Wadell. Saving history," New Orleans relic hunter Shane Mears told Wadell. I'm thinking tomorrow morning, I don't know if I'm going to be there at four o'clock in the morning, at three o'clock in the morning, I just don't know. 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. Accuweather National Reporter Bill Wadell didn't mind getting dirty to take viewers along a journey with a history buff in New Orleans who searches for Louisiana's forgotten past. 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. MR: Just pray, you know. TREASURE COAST, Fla. Right after and believe it or not even during hurricanes, there is a group of brave souls who take to the shoreline. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. The California couple, who have not been identified, spotted the edge of an old can on a path they had hiked many times before several months ago. But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. Flooding at a mobile home park in LaPlace. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. I know New Orleans got nailed with it because of that levee failure. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. 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. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. 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 Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. Lea Joseph took her children to try to sleep in the trembling car once the power went out; the wind was whipping her house, uprooting trees and peeling roof shingles. "And looking in the river here, you know, when it starts to go down, that's when I need to come out and do my digging.". The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. In Houma, a small city about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans, Craig Adams, 53, had planned to spend Saturday night in his beige trailer, but his daughter begged him at 9 p.m., as the storms arrival was imminent, to seek shelter somewhere sturdier. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. Hurricane Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: Its Never Been as Bad, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/hurricane-ida-lafitte-houma.html. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. Gov. Aerial image of Barataria, La. He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies And the last I heard in lower Lafitte is they had about 10 feet of water. 1417 Harborside Drive. "We started digging privies. Treasure hunter Christian Roper is searching for Jean Lafitte's buried treasure that could be worth over 50 million dollars today - he meets with Rick and Marty Lagina to get their advice, in this clip from Season 1, \"Pirate Treasures.\" #BeyondOakIslandSubscribe for more from Beyond Oak Island and other great HISTORY shows:http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYTFind out more about the series and watch full episodes on our site:http://histv.co/BeyondOakIslandCheck out exclusive HISTORY content:History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletterWebsite - https://histv.co/HistoryFacebook - https://histv.co/FacebookTwitter - https://histv.co/TwitterFrom pirates such as Blackbeard and outlaws like Jesse James, to Aztec gold, priceless historical artifacts from American history and sunken treasure ships, Beyond Oak Island digs deep into the many treasure quests across the globe, revealing amazing new details and clues from past searches and in some cases, advancing the hunt.HISTORY is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. When no one claims these valuables, theyre eventually turned over to a state, where they may languish for years. Today, hes a millionaire. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". Treasure hunter Christian Roper is searching for Jean Lafitte's buried treasure that could be worth over 50 million dollars today - he meets with Rick and Ma. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. He said they're not digging for the value but working to unearth and collect pieces of history. 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. I love this place built around 1640 . Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. SC: It's pretty eerie, and I've heard this from a lot of residents here, that this is happening on the 16th anniversary of Katrina SC: Is this worse, given what you're hearing? He kept asking, When is the eye passing, when is the eye passing?. That includes the town of Jean Lafitte, as well as Crown Point, lower Lafitte and Barataria, all of south Jefferson Parish, where sustained winds reached up to 70 mph and floodwater was reportedly between 10 to 12 feet. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? 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. I'm a descendant of his first mate and so while as a general rule I love history/archeology/treasure hunting, naturally this is the treasure that interests me the most. Jordan Roque pulled his Chevy pickup truck onto the last stretch of highway outside of town that was not inundated by water on Monday, hauling an airboat. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". What do you do? MR: I think that the sheriff's office, the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, did a really, really good job of trying to find out who stayed. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. I saved the newspaper to my hard drive and will try to break it down. I know I'm gonna get there as soon as I can. 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. You are using an out of date browser. 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. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. Have a crack at it guys. 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. The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. IE 11 is not supported. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town - 20 miles (32 km) south of New Orleans and outside the city's levee protection system - had suffered "catastrophic" flooding. Barataria Bay (French: Baie de Barataria), also Barrataria Bay, is a bay of the Gulf of Mexico, about 15 miles (24 km) long and 12 miles (19 km) wide, in southeastern Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish, United States.It is separated from the gulf by two barrier islands, Grand Isle and Grand Terre.. This is horrible. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. JavaScript is disabled. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Best of all, Dateline was one of the ones who get to deliver the good news in person. hide caption. Storm-hit New Orleans under curfew amid blackout, In pictures: Hurricane Ida lashes Gulf Coast, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. Jean Lafitte Police Chief Marcel Rodriguez believes there are at least 400 people left in the area who, for financial or physical reasons, were not able to heed the mandatory evacuation issued ahead of the storm.
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