That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. 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. Right now, there's nothing. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). 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. 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. 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. before Hurricane Ida. 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. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. Homes in the town of Laplace, to the west of New Orleans, were also flooded. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? It's still a Cat 4. What do you do? The people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. 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. "We find buttons. hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. He had no idea there was $30,000 just sitting in state coffers. He was also a ham radio operator. What are you hearing? Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. 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 Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. before Hurricane Ida. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. The bay takes its name from the Spanish novel Don Quixote, in which the . Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . The Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana was left in shambles. They were being stubborn everyone told them to leave, but they were like, Oh, were staying, Mr. Roque, 23, said. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. Not a bad location to camp, near the river. Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. Read about our approach to external linking. You must log in or register to reply here. ", Aerial view of Barataria, La. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. MR: Just pray, you know. There were reports that its roof had blown off. He's got hunting for long-lost coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks down to a science. Do you have any closing thoughts on the situation? SC: And I take it you're getting calls from residents as well. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. 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. I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. None of them like this one, he repeated. Its part of living in this community. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. Galliano, on the Gulf Coast, has also been badly affected. 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. No one had cellphone service. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, as seen in the new documentary Katrina Babies . "I had never found a silver coin. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. 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. he captured a Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba's Bay of Mantanzas in 1628. The one I am thinking of was found. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. See link. Hurricane Nicole's pounding waves and storm surge eroded the coastline. According to Gov. 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. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". New Orleans and its hardened storm infrastructure appeared to have held up, though the city had no electricity. 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. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. What are you hearing about the situation down there? 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. They understand that.. 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. Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. These hunters were busy combing the beaches and unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Im scared. In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. So his home is a trailer. "We've suffered flooding before,. 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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. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. 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. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. 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. Issue Jean Lafitte Pirate, 1972 Crescent City Tri Multi Bronze Mardi Gras Doubloon Jean Lafitte Pir, 1950s - 60s Fifth Bombardment Group 4 Jean Lafitte Pirate Patch, Barzso War Of 1812 (Battle Of New Orleans) Jean Lafitte And American Reg, 1814 Pirate Jean Lafitte Barataria Front Pg Louisiana, *Barzso*+*Conte*Cannon~Pewter*Battle O New Orleans Playset Cap Jean Lafi, 1950's - 60's Fifth Bombardment Group 4" Jean Lafitte Pirate Patch, 1960 Spanish Main By Swank Pirate Jean LaFitte Toby-Style Mug, The Coins Of The Greek And Scythic Kings Of Bactria And India In The Bri, Catalogue Of Chinese Coins From The VIIth Cent. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). After gathering strength over the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana and Mississippi on August 29, 2005, eventually carving a path up the East Coast. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. And the lower communities, I mean, Lafitte, Grand Isle. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. 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.