Jean Lafitte, a one-time resident of Louisiana and privateer, is believed by some to have buried a large cache of treasure somewhere in the bayous of Louisiana. 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? http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Letters/LettersToEditorDecember2001.htm. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. The images are focused on the hard-hit small coastal towns that local officials say received the worst of the storm. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. 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). "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. This is a storm from the left side of Lafitte. State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. 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. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. 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. In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. LaPlace, a town of quiet subdivisions on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River where many evacuees from New Orleans settled after Katrina, saw many of those homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. Bye. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. I'm going by what I'm being told. See link. I was born and raised in East Texas. 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. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. What do you do? Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Its part of living in this community. LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. It turns out Jimmy had benefits coming to him from a Lowes employee stock program. This is going to be a nightmare. Gov. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. It didnt slack up at all, he said. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an. I found this site just now from a google search for Lafitte's treasure and it brought me here. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. 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. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. But the deputies gave the helicopter crew a thumbs up on Monday, Sheriff Lopinto said in an interview with WWL radio. The one I am thinking of was found. 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. You never think its going to be you until it is.. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. What do you do? Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. 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. Today, hes a millionaire. 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 Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: Its Never Been as Bad, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/hurricane-ida-lafitte-houma.html. 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. 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. I mean it's rare. One estimate suggested. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. 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. JavaScript is disabled. "We've suffered flooding before,. You always see other people going through this on the news. Images show full neighborhoods, where green yards and roads were before the storm, now submerged under water. Gordon White is not only a lucky guy, but a truly generous soul. Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. 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. No one had heard from the Nolans since Sunday morning, and now the village, along with much of the southeastern Louisiana bayou area, was underwater. Anyone can read what you share. Are any of those resources available for these people? (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. 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. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. So was the electricity. Right now, there's nothing. The water was out. When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. 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. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). 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. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies before Hurricane Ida hit And the lower communities, I mean, Lafitte, Grand Isle. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! ", "It's definitely 'go time.' It's an actual gold medal, 1859, says it right there, gold medal. Hurricane Nicole's pounding waves and storm surge eroded the coastline. His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. These hunters were busy combing the beaches and unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies 90% Silver! 1417 Harborside Drive. So I can't validate or confirm anything. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. And they got some older folks back after that, I spoke back in. after Hurricane Ida hit. I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. You are using an out of date browser. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. 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. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. 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. He started with the company as a kid , fresh from the battlefields of Vietnam. 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. 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. That's my real deal. before Hurricane 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . 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. 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. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. Everybody knows that it would be bad. Never again.. We're excited about it," Mears said. In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. after Hurricane Ida. We did rescue missions all today, Sheriff Lopinto said. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. Never again, Ms. Joseph said. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. Its not coming anymore. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. hide caption. Great story! Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. after Hurricane Ida hit. Mears has a personal collection at home and said he shares the rest of the treasures he digs up with local libraries. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). What are you hearing about the situation down there? So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. 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. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. 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. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. The storm arrived in New Orleans 16 years after Hurricane Katrina followed a similar path in 2005, killing 1,800 people. I am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. 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. His 16-year-old daughter, Kaylee, has joined him combing the beach. My son is crying. 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 . The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. 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. 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. 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. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . 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. "This is still real," Martinez said. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. I can't do nothing. You know, this is horrible. Your device does not support this visualisation. Aerial image of Barataria, La. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. Then I did a litlle research and found this. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". SC: And I take it you're getting calls from residents as well. 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. 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. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. 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. 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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. He's got hunting for long-lost coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks down to a science. Im going to have to start all over again. "But I've never seen water like this in my life, and it just hit us in the worst way possible.". As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. Huge beautiful tree. 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.. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. before Hurricane Ida. Kerner told Weather.com that the local levee was overpowered by Ida's floodwaters. In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. Other variations of the mystery say Lafitte buried the treasure in multiple locations along the Gulf Coast. MR: Oh, I can't take it. There were reports that its roof had blown off. i will try and take a picture of the location. The . I hope that you can help me out. 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. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. 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 . Items Shane Mears has found in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a metal detector. You are using an out of date browser. What is the latest news? Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. I'm speechless.". I'm in contact with Joe Valiante and Tim and them up in EOC. Do you have any closing thoughts on the situation? But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this? About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. They're scared because they've never seen this, Leorwald said. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. 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. ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. 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. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. Some believe it belonged to the pirate Jean . Energy companies say they are working to restore power, but residents are being warned it could take weeks in some areas. The Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana was left in shambles. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. 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. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. "I had never found a silver coin. 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