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. Huge beautiful tree. So was the electricity. 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. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. Are any of those resources available for these people? I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. 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. Kaylee said. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. This is horrible. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. They're scared because they've never seen this, Leorwald said. Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. Its not coming anymore. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. 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. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. He told The New York Times he might have his team drop radios by helicopter so deputies on the isle could communicate. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. 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. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. I would suspect that its higher now. I hope that you can help me out. 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. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. Message me if you have any questions about the item. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell), "I do it for the thrills and the booty," Mears quipped. "That's why we're out here. 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. By Richard Fausset,Rick Rojas and Patricia Mazzei. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. On Monday, he was thankful she had. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. 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. These people never dreamed there was money just waiting for themthat is, until the day Dateline came knocking on their doors. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. The water was out. before Hurricane Ida. Right now, there's nothing. If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. after Hurricane Ida. 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. 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. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. Fast forward 25 years. 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. 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. 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 feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. 1417 Harborside Drive. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. 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. "We find buttons. Aerial image of Barataria, La. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). According to Gov. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. I just feel so bad for these people. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. But because of the hurricane, he cant get work crews to finish the job. What do you do? The parish had received more than 200 calls for rescue since Sunday. 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. What is the latest news? He was also a ham radio operator. Lafitte attempt to placate Monroe by hanging the miscreant, but the chief executive sent a war-brig to Campeche whose captain issued an ultimatum to Lafitte and his pirates: Vacate Campeche or face expulsion by U.S. armed forces. 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. 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. before Hurricane Ida hit All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). We did rescue missions all today, Sheriff Lopinto said. 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. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. 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. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. You are using an out of date browser. Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on Tuesday. SC: I can imagine that this must be also very emotional for you as a first responder. It's dirty. You never think its going to be you until it is.. We just want to make sure.. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. 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 . But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. We find old coins. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. 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. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. Then I did a litlle research and found this. And the last I heard in lower Lafitte is they had about 10 feet of water. I'm going by what I'm hearing. Residents told of hours of harsh winds and rising water as the storm blew through. 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. 1987 .999 Silver American Eagle 1 Troy Ounce Bullion Coin W/ Airtite, SH129e JAPAN ORIGINAL EDO Hansatsu By YANAGIMOTO Han Silver 1 Monme 1830, Egypt,1965, 10 X 1 Pound Tutakhamon, Prefix 61 --> 70, P37, See Scan, 2011 (W) Silver Eagle PCGS MS70 West Point Mint, 1899 Barber Half. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Trees and power lines were also brought down. The Treasure Map of Jean Lafitte Edit Main Page Trivia Quotes Gallery The Snake Bracelet of Cleopatra The Lost Love Letter of Captain John Smith The Star of Sultan Saladin The Treasure of Anne Bonny The Keys to the Alhambra Lawrence of Arabia's Headdress The Mussel Shell Armor of Apanuugpak Ponce de Len and the Lost Fountain of Youth Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies I mean it's rare. What are you hearing? "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. What are you hearing about the situation down there? 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. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Its part of living in this community. In LaPlace, in St. John the Baptist Parish, along the east of the Mississippi River, homes and businesses were torn from their foundations and left without roofs. Coins & Currency Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. Accuweather National Reporter Bill Wadell didn't mind getting dirty to take viewers along a journey with a history buff in New Orleans who searches for Louisiana's forgotten past. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. I can't do nothing. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Never again.. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. 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. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. You're in the sheriff's office, but you're getting reports and deputies. JavaScript is disabled. SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. Their house, like others in the village, was elevated, and their neighbor had a boat. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? 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. His 16-year-old daughter, Kaylee, has joined him combing the beach. They feel the rain. It turns out Jimmy had benefits coming to him from a Lowes employee stock program. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. 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. Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. John Bel Edwards as of Monday about 80% of all the rescues done Monday were carried out in St. John the Baptist Parish. 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. 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. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . Every little thing that I owned and had, its gone, Mr. Adams said. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. "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. I love this place built around 1640 . In Mississippi, one in every four people has money waiting for themthats a lot of people who arent checking. 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'. At least one person, an older woman, died in her home, Ms. Lee Sheng said. hide caption. If you see me dirty now, this is what I like," Mears said. hide caption. I saved the newspaper to my hard drive and will try to break it down. 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. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. The images are focused on the hard-hit small coastal towns that local officials say received the worst of the storm. Pray for the people back there. 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. after Hurricane Ida hit. 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. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. On Whitlow Court, a strip of mobile homes, every truck attempting to drive down the street stirred a wake. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. More a thousand people died, and at least 800,000 were left homeless. Have a crack at it guys. They have good knowledge of what theyre doing, he 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "I'm shaking because I'm like, 'There's no way!' New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. Jordan Roque pulled his Chevy pickup truck onto the last stretch of highway outside of town that was not inundated by water on Monday, hauling an airboat. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. JavaScript is disabled. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. 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. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. MR: Oh, I can't take it. 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. Your device does not support this visualisation. Best of all, Dateline was one of the ones who get to deliver the good news in person. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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. He had no idea there was $30,000 just sitting in state coffers. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. So I can't validate or confirm anything. "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. 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. "I had never found a silver coin. But if its there, you can find it on your own. The Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana was left in shambles. Bye. 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. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. 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. What do you do? Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). IE 11 is not supported. 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. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. It didnt slack up at all, he said. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. Poking at the can was the first step in uncovering a buried treasure of rare coins estimated to be worth $10 million. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. 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. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. B. C., To A. D. 621. Also, Dateline shows how you may be able to find that forgotten treasure on your own. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. 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. You always see other people going through this on the news. Marcel Rodriguez: I'm hearing that it's not good. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. 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. His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. after Hurricane Ida. 90% Silver! Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. I can't see what's going on no more. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. I know people must be in a panic. You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. SC: I do know that the state had requested help from the National Guard and had activated the entire National Guard and even got help from FEMA resources. 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? Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak.