I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. Gov. Right now, there's nothing. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. 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. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Coins & Currency Aerial image of LaPlace, La. B. C., To A. D. 621. 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. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. I'm going by what I'm being told. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I hope that you can help me out. I know people must be in a panic. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. We did rescue missions all today, Sheriff Lopinto said. 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. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. 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. 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. 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 do you do? See link. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. MR: Just pray, you know. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. Galliano, on the Gulf Coast, has also been badly affected. And I don't know what's going to happen. after Hurricane Ida. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. It is an awsome site! The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. 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. 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. If you see me dirty now, this is what I like," Mears said. Some of those who stayed behind still had no plans to leave. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. I just don't know what to think. Residents told of hours of harsh winds and rising water as the storm blew through. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. These hunters were busy combing the beaches and unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Pray for the people back there. Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. Aerial image of Barataria, La. "We find buttons. 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. Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. 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. So I don't know where it's going to stop. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. We're excited about it," Mears said. 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. 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. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. You can't get to. after Hurricane Ida. "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. 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. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Never again.. Hurricane Katrina remains one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. You must log in or register to reply here. In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. Best of all, Dateline was one of the ones who get to deliver the good news in person. Fast moving floodwaters during the hurricane had many residents fleeing to attics and roofs in their home. 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). It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. You must log in or register to reply here. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? I grew up back there and I've never seen anything like this. 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. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. 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. As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. And dont say It could never happen to me. Some states have billions of dollars to give away. before Hurricane Ida. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. 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. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. 90% Silver! before Hurricane Ida hit 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. And looking it up, it's so rare. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. MR: Oh, I can't take it. Jimmy Sparks, a short time ago, wasa veteran on disability. I can't see what's going on no more. Everybody knows that it would be bad. 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. Your device does not support this visualisation. 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. You are using an out of date browser. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. This was like my first coin ever," she said. http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Letters/LettersToEditorDecember2001.htm. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . According to Gov. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. 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Read about our approach to external linking. hide caption. 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. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. Click below to begin your paid subscription. Kaylee said. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. 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. 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. I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this? hide caption. The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. I would suspect that its higher now. Saving history," New Orleans relic hunter Shane Mears told Wadell. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. I was born and raised in East Texas. But the truth is, the winds wasn't like this. 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. Lea Joseph took her children to try to sleep in the trembling car once the power went out; the wind was whipping her house, uprooting trees and peeling roof shingles. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. No one had cellphone service. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. Huge beautiful tree. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. before Hurricane Ida before Hurricane Ida. We just want to make sure.. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. 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. 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. In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. 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. Also, Dateline shows how you may be able to find that forgotten treasure on your own. "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. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Kerner told Weather.com that the local levee was overpowered by Ida's floodwaters. SC: I can imagine that this must be also very emotional for you as a first responder. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. He's got hunting for long-lost coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks down to a science. In fact, its receding.. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' 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'. I mean I'm lost for words it's so rare. The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. But because of the hurricane, he cant get work crews to finish the job. 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.. 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. It's still a Cat 4. Ida traveled about 100 miles inland in the first 12 hours after landfall Sunday, while Katrina moved about 240 miles inland in its first 12 hours after landfall . You never think its going to be you until it is.. You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. 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. 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. There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. 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 he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. SC: And I take it you're getting calls from residents as well. 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. Thank you. My son is crying. 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. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. The parish had received more than 200 calls for rescue since Sunday. Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. 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. He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . But that also lured Jonah Martinez to the shore in search of treasure. 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. 2023 BBC. 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. 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. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. 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. before Hurricane Ida hit. 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. Im scared. Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. I can't do nothing. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. 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. I am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. When no one claims these valuables, theyre eventually turned over to a state, where they may languish for years. Residents surveying the damage to their home in Houma, La. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. And they got some older folks back after that, I spoke back in. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. 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. before Hurricane Ida. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Even so, Ida terrified him. Are any of those resources available for these people? The images are focused on the hard-hit small coastal towns that local officials say received the worst of the storm. Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. Though Lafitte's home is gone, this property across the street from the Port of Galveston contains the ruins of a later structure and a trove of ghost tales. His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. 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 still happens on the Treasure Coast. He was also a ham radio operator. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. 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. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. I'm speechless.". 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. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . This is horrible. Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. They've never faced a storm like this before. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". 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. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. 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.
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