I'm going by what I'm hearing. Your device does not support this visualisation. Baytown cousins believe they found missing pirate ship 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. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. It didnt slack up at all, he said. I was born and raised in East Texas. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. No one had cellphone service. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. 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. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. One estimate suggested 90% of homes had suffered serious damage. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. Jimmy Sparks, a short time ago, wasa veteran on disability. 90% Silver! What are you hearing about the situation down there? 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). New Orleans Without Power as Hurricane Ida Batters Louisiana Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on Tuesday. Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They were being stubborn everyone told them to leave, but they were like, Oh, were staying, Mr. Roque, 23, said. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. Even so, Ida terrified him. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. 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. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. 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? I can't do nothing. he captured a Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba's Bay of Mantanzas in 1628. 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. Barataria Bay - Wikipedia And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. What do you do? What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. You know, this is horrible. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). hide caption. Articles, Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorist Finds 14th-Century Coin, 300-Year-Old Hairpin Beneath Farmland, The Market for Queen Elizabeth Collectibles Soars, Money as Marketing Material: Vintage Bank Note Ads. 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. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. 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. Gov. (Photo by Sophia Germer, . Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. "But I've never seen water like this in my life, and it just hit us in the worst way possible.". Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. Undiscovered treasure in Mississippi - NBC News 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. 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. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). So I can't validate or confirm anything. Residents surveying the damage to their home in Houma, La. The Treasure Map of Jean Lafitte - Legends Of The Hidden Temple Wiki Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. 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Ida also moved slower than Katrina. But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. But the deputies gave the helicopter crew a thumbs up on Monday, Sheriff Lopinto said in an interview with WWL radio. Huge beautiful tree. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Today, hes a millionaire. Jean Lafitte Treasure Found - TreasureNet The Original Treasure I mean I'm lost for words it's so rare. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". 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. We're excited about it," Mears said. 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. New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, as seen in the new documentary Katrina Babies . before Hurricane Ida hit. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. Beyond Oak Island: 50 MILLION DOLLAR PIRATE TREASURE *Jean Lafitte's After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. 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. But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. Jean Lafitte Police Chief Details Catastrophic Flooding From Hurricane Jean Lafitte | TreasureNet The Original Treasure Hunting Website Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. 1417 Harborside Drive. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. Pray for the people back there. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. 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. At least one person, an older woman, died in her home, Ms. Lee Sheng said. This is going to be a nightmare. Just pick a state you or any member of your family has ever worked in or played in, type in the name, and within seconds you can find out if this is your lucky dayand it is all absolutely free. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. I just feel so bad for these people. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. But the water has stabilized. Some of those who stayed behind still had no plans to leave. 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. Right now, there's nothing. 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. Kaylee said. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would.