He kept asking, When is the eye passing, when is the eye passing?. I was born and raised in East Texas. Im scared. 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. Some believe it belonged to the pirate Jean . The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. 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. Hurricane Nicole's pounding waves and storm surge eroded the coastline. I can't see what's going on no more. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. 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. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. 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. "There were a bunch of old Spanish coins that were found recently, a bunch of old shipwreck pieces, fasteners, different things like that," Martinez said. Aerial image of Barataria, La. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. They understand that.. "We've suffered flooding before,. Its not coming anymore. Fast forward 25 years. On Monday, he was thankful she had. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. You must log in or register to reply here. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. I'm speechless.". Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. The storm arrived in New Orleans 16 years after Hurricane Katrina followed a similar path in 2005, killing 1,800 people. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. The water was out. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. The . Im sitting in a very secure building, listening to the storm out here in this very secure environment, and they hear this and to have them back in a trailer or in an old beat-up home as 80 years old. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). I felt bad because I should have left with my kids, she said. B. C., To A. D. 621. In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. "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.". 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. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . I've heard for years, about a spot along Dickinson Bayou where Lafitte supposedly hid Treasure (very very near a certain Cemetary), Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. after Hurricane Ida hit. Across the path of Idas destruction, the weathered and storm-weary people of the northern Gulf Coast waded out of flooded communities on Monday and surveyed the damage left by one of the most fearsome hurricanes to strike the region since Katrina 16 years ago. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. RELATED: Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground, "When Mother Nature does an event where it takes sand away on an extreme level, that's when you find the stuff," Martinez said. Its part of living in this community. And the odd thing is, these sudden fortunes may never have come to light had it not been for the catastrophe called Katrina. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. "I'm shaking because I'm like, 'There's no way!' Right now, there's nothing. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. Your device might not be able to access this slider. No one had cellphone service. Although he's always on the search for more, Mears doesn't go out treasure hunting with any specific gems or valuables in mind. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". Reeves: It is my honor and privilege to present to you 14,480 shares of Lowes stock.Lea Thompson, Dateline correspondent: Whats it worth Mr. Treasurer?Reeves: Its worth approximately $950,000 at close of business yesterday. Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. None of them like this one, he repeated. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. What do you do? He told me the government tried digging but was denied by the owner. Not a bad location to camp, near the river. You are using an out of date browser. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. And I don't know what's going to happen. One estimate suggested 90% of homes had suffered serious damage. The bay takes its name from the Spanish novel Don Quixote, in which the . Are any of those resources available for these people? Now the story gets complicated. 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. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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 . SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. I would suspect that its higher now. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. JavaScript is disabled. In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. You never think its going to be you until it is.. They feel the rain. So I can't validate or confirm anything. These people never dreamed there was money just waiting for themthat is, until the day Dateline came knocking on their doors. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. Message me if you have any questions about the item. How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? I grew up back there and I've never seen anything like this. His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and the surrounding communities, said Cynthia Lee Sheng, the Jefferson Parish president, after eight feet of water overtopped levees, sending several hundred people into attics and onto roofs. "We find buttons. http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Letters/LettersToEditorDecember2001.htm. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . 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. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. I love this place built around 1640 . before Hurricane Ida. Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. 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. 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. We're excited about it," Mears said. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. We find old coins. The people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. 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. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies You know, this is horrible. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. i will try and take a picture of the location. 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. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. 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.. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. My son is crying. And thats when the unclaimed property office found the most remarkable story of all From disabled vet to millionaireBack in the 1970s, Jimmy was a regional supervisor for what was then a small Southern hardware chain named Lowes. Your device may not be able to access the slider. 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). Everybody knows that it would be bad. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. I found this site just now from a google search for Lafitte's treasure and it brought me here. The images are focused on the hard-hit small coastal towns that local officials say received the worst of the storm. You're in the sheriff's office, but you're getting reports and deputies. 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. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. Have a crack at it guys. I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. Now, more modern equipment was available, and one man used a metal detector and managed to get some interesting readings from the bottom of the lake. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. Gov. I mean it's rare. 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. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . Thank you. 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. 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. They've never faced a storm like this before. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give 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. before Hurricane Ida 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. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. New Orleans and its hardened storm infrastructure appeared to have held up, though the city had no electricity. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. "This is still real," Martinez said. It's an actual gold medal, 1859, says it right there, gold medal. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. Click below to begin your paid subscription. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. And they got some older folks back after that, I spoke back in. Flooding at a mobile home park in LaPlace. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. "They feel the wind. "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. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. 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. It's dirty. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? Read about our approach to external linking. Im going to have to start all over again. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. Items Shane Mears has found in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a metal detector. hide caption. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. This was like my first coin ever," she said. Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. 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 . Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. MR: I'm hearing that they feel like theyre trapped and they understand that nobody can get there, but they are in panic mode and they've got a good right to be. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida. Never again.. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. 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. It is an awsome site! Marcel Rodriguez: I'm hearing that it's not good. Homes in the town of Laplace, to the west of New Orleans, were also flooded. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. Though the city looked sturdy and dry on the outside, many of the problems were unfolding indoors, where the lights could be out for days. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. When no one claims these valuables, theyre eventually turned over to a state, where they may languish for years. I just feel so bad for these people. Galliano, on the Gulf Coast, has also been badly affected. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. What are you hearing? If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. Over the years, Hendrick's Lake near Tatum has been a place where many people have visited in search of a legendary treasure that was supposedly left at the site by Pirate Jean LaFitte. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Some of those who stayed behind still had no plans to leave. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. 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. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. But the water has stabilized. I love this place built around 1640 . Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. 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. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. 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. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. IE 11 is not supported. 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. I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. MR: Just pray, you know. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. Shane Mears and Susanna French looking for treasure along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. 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. In Mississippi, one in every four people has money waiting for themthats a lot of people who arent checking. 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. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. Saving history," New Orleans relic hunter Shane Mears told Wadell. 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. Residents told of hours of harsh winds and rising water as the storm blew through. Poking at the can was the first step in uncovering a buried treasure of rare coins estimated to be worth $10 million. BRITAINS 17474 Pirate Jean Lafitte New Orleans 1815, Britains 17474 Pirate Jean Lafitte Battle Of New Orleans Americana Serie, 1956 Saga Men's Magazine Feb. 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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. Fast moving floodwaters during the hurricane had many residents fleeing to attics and roofs in their home. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. Their house, like others in the village, was elevated, and their neighbor had a boat. Oldest coin I found was a half of a silver dollar, old civil Spanish real from 1876," he recalled, adding that some other major finds include a Republic of Texas belt buckle dating to around the 1830s. Pray for the people back there. 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. 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. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. 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. 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. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. But I think some of them, which is the ones that my heart goes out, that my heart goes out to all of them, God bless them. Much of New Orleans has been plunged into darkness, with only emergency lighting seen in many areas. It's still a Cat 4. Inc, Catalogue Of Coins In The Panjab Museum Lahore Vol I, Northwick Collection Of Coins And Medals Comprising The Greek Series, Fi, Catalogue Of Oriental Coins In The British Museum Vol V: The Coins Of Th, The Coins Of The Sultns Of Dehli In The British Museum, Catalogue Of The Valuable Collection Of Coins And Medals, The Property O, 2023 - WorthPoint Corporation | 5 Concourse Parkway NE, Suite 2900. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. 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. When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. You always see other people going through this on the news. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! Some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. The irony is not lost on Mears who explained that as the river has gone up and down over the years, the water has taken a lot with it, but it has also deposited a lot of artifacts. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. You can't get to. 2023 BBC. There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. We just want to make sure.. 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. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. Welcome to BiloxiMississippis treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? There were reports that its roof had blown off. And the lower communities, I mean, Lafitte, Grand Isle. Mears has also turned up collectibles from the Louisiana militia in the early to mid-1800s as well as pelican buttons, which are a really rare find, he explained. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. Like so many startled unclaimed property owners, Gordons windfall comes from his dad who kept a secret account. He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. And dont say It could never happen to me. Some states have billions of dollars to give away. 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. Hurricane Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: Its Never Been as Bad, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/hurricane-ida-lafitte-houma.html.
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