But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. And they got some older folks back after that, I spoke back in. Aerial image of Barataria, La. Grand Isle, a narrow beachy islet of stilt-raised homes facing the Gulf of Mexico, near where Ida came ashore, could not be reached by road, which was underwater, or by air, because there was nowhere for a helicopter to land, said Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto III of Jefferson Parish. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. Have a crack at it guys. 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. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. 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. 23 Lost Treasures of Louisiana As most of New Orleans moves on, Lafitte still battling to dig - NOLA ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? "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. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. 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 . 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. 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. Trees and power lines were also brought down. 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. Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. There those coins stayed until 2005, when hurricane Katrina knocked down the oak tree, revealing the treasure entombed in its roots. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . I saved the newspaper to my hard drive and will try to break it down. Jean Lafitte Police Chief Details Catastrophic Flooding From Hurricane Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. The storm had his mobile home vibrating then it popped a skylight over the bathroom, dumping water inside. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. I am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. 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. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. 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. RARE COIN FROM THE LAFITTE HOARD w/COA | #466654621 - Worthpoint Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. "I had never found a silver coin. 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. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte Lafitte's Treasure Links 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. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. I know I'm gonna get there as soon as I can. So his home is a trailer. 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. And, you know, I'm 70 years old. And the odd thing is, these sudden fortunes may never have come to light had it not been for the catastrophe called Katrina. 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. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. before Hurricane Ida. You are using an out of date browser. They've never faced a storm like this before. Coins & Currency after Hurricane Ida. Pray for the people back there. This is horrible. Hurricane Katrina | Deaths, Damage, & Facts | Britannica JavaScript is disabled. 90% Silver! He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. 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. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . 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. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). We find old coins. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. He went all the way to lower Lafitte, he said, but found few takers for a boat ride. "That's why we're out here. But because of the hurricane, he cant get work crews to finish the job. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. Huge beautiful tree. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. It is an awsome site! The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . You know, this is horrible. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. According to Gov. hide caption. 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. We just want to make sure.. 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. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. The Galveston Legend of the Infamous Pirate Jean Lafitte Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Letters/LettersToEditorDecember2001.htm. But if its there, you can find it on your own. Jean Laffite's treasure in the Sabine River - Lone Star Treasure Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Gov. None of them like this one, he repeated. On Monday, he was thankful she had. MR: Just pray, you know. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. Kerner told Weather.com that the local levee was overpowered by Ida's floodwaters. 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. Long-lost pirate ship may lie in Texas lake / Historical treasure could The one I am thinking of was found. In a recent report from multiple U.S. federal agencies, updated projections for sea level rise found that water levels along the Gulf Coast near Lafitte are expected to rise up 1.5 - 2 feet by 2050. I love this place built around 1640 . 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. 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. Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. Aerial image of Barataria, 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. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. 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. 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. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. 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. Treasure hunters discover artifacts unearthed by Hurricane Nicole MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. I know people must be in a panic. Right now, there's nothing. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. Images show full neighborhoods, where green yards and roads were before the storm, now submerged under water. So I don't know where it's going to stop. After Hurricane Ida, Lafitte residents left stranded on rooftops - NOLA 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. Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". I'm speechless.". Im going to have to start all over again. 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. It's an actual gold medal, 1859, says it right there, gold medal. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! More a thousand people died, and at least 800,000 were left homeless. "This is still real," Martinez said. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. 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? 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. Its not coming anymore. before Hurricane Ida hit. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. I mean it's rare. Also, Dateline shows how you may be able to find that forgotten treasure on your own. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. The Mystery of Jean Lafitte's Grave | by John J. Dunphy - Medium 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. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. What do you do? 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. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. 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. The storm arrived in New Orleans 16 years after Hurricane Katrina followed a similar path in 2005, killing 1,800 people. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell), "I do it for the thrills and the booty," Mears quipped. 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. Marcel Rodriguez: I'm hearing that it's not good. 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. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. See link. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). Galliano, on the Gulf Coast, has also been badly affected. 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. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. This is going to be a nightmare. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. Now the story gets complicated. 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. Jean Lafitte: Mystery of the Unfound Treasure - Pelican State of Mind Baytown cousins believe they found missing pirate ship His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. Are any of those resources available for these people? Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. 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. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. I mean I'm lost for words it's so rare. "But I've never seen water like this in my life, and it just hit us in the worst way possible.". At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. 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 Treasure Map of Jean Lafitte - Legends Of The Hidden Temple Wiki For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. I can't see what's going on no more. hide caption. Residents surveying the damage to their home in Houma, La. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. JavaScript is disabled. What do you do? The water was out. I hope that you can help me out. 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. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. So was the electricity. 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. Hurricane Ida: Before and after images reveal devastation "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. 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. A Look Back at Hurricane Katrina | HUD USER What are you hearing? But the water has stabilized. Other variations of the mystery say Lafitte buried the treasure in multiple locations along the Gulf Coast. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. after Hurricane Ida. He had no idea there was $30,000 just sitting in state coffers.
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