I hope that you can help me out. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. Shalina Chatlani is the health care reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom, a collaboration between NPR, WWNO in New Orleans, WBHM in Birmingham, Alabama and MPB-Mississippi Public Broadcasting in Jackson. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an even better chance of finding coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks from the 1700s. You are using an out of date browser. IE 11 is not supported. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. So his home is a trailer. You know, right now, people are in the middle of this emergency and there's really not no answer for it. 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. 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. Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. Gordon White is not only a lucky guy, but a truly generous soul. Coin #3, Russia Three Copies Of The Bills Of The Soviets Year 1925-34 UNC, SH284A JAPAN ORIGINAL Hansatsu By FUTAKATA Gun Cash 100 Mon 1870 HYOGO K, 1824 Liberty Large Cent 189 Year Old Coin -, Lot Of 12 World War 2 Nickles 35% Silver Dates As Shown, 1946 1946c Newfoundland Ten 10 Cents Only 38,400 Minted. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. 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. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. Trees and power lines were also brought down. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. 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. In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. I'm going by what I'm hearing. 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'. 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. WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. 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. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. 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. 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. Its been sitting in Mississippis state treasury for yearsits value skyrocketing as Lowes has grown. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. 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. Have a crack at it guys. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. 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. My son is crying. 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? Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. Other variations of the mystery say Lafitte buried the treasure in multiple locations along the Gulf Coast. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. John Bel Edwards as of Monday about 80% of all the rescues done Monday were carried out in St. John the Baptist Parish. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. They feel the rain. 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. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". Im scared. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Like so many startled unclaimed property owners, Gordons windfall comes from his dad who kept a secret account. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. Hurricane Katrina remains one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history. Never again.. 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. If you see me dirty now, this is what I like," Mears said. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. 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. 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You can't get to. We did rescue missions all today, Sheriff Lopinto said. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. 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. 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. Message me if you have any questions about the item. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. 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. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. The one I am thinking of was found. Even so, Ida terrified him. 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. 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. Huge beautiful tree. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. "This is still real," Martinez said. 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. Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. It's still a Cat 4. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. 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. 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. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. 90% Silver! So does all this have you wondering if you have any long-lost money? 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. By Richard Fausset,Rick Rojas and Patricia Mazzei. ", Aerial view of Barataria, La. 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. Im going to have to start all over again. 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. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. 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. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. I'm going by what I'm being told. I grew up back there and I've never seen anything like this. Now the story gets complicated. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. We find old coins. Shane Mears and Susanna French looking for treasure along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. "We just pulled it out yesterday at this privy I'm telling you about. None of them like this one, he repeated. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. MR: Just pray, you know. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell), "I do it for the thrills and the booty," Mears quipped. before Hurricane Ida hit This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. Items Shane Mears has found in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a metal detector. Are any of those resources available for these people? 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. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. This is a storm from the left side of Lafitte. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. 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. Great story! At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. And the last I heard in lower Lafitte is they had about 10 feet of water. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. "We started digging privies. after Hurricane Ida hit. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. Flooding at a mobile home park in LaPlace. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. So let's just keep it going," Mears said. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. MR: Oh, I can't take it. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). The people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. The storm had his mobile home vibrating then it popped a skylight over the bathroom, dumping water inside. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. It is an awsome site! 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. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. 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. 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 . Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. hide caption. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. 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. Gov. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. before Hurricane Ida So I don't know where it's going to stop. before Hurricane Ida. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Some believe it belonged to the pirate Jean . 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. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. We're excited about it," Mears said. More a thousand people died, and at least 800,000 were left homeless. I can't see what's going on no more. You must log in or register to reply here. 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. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. Then I did a litlle research and found this. JavaScript is disabled. Right now, there's nothing. 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. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. after Hurricane Ida hit. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. 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. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). "We find buttons. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. 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. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. hide caption. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. Jimmy Sparks, a short time ago, wasa veteran on disability. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . Aerial image of Barataria, La. You never think its going to be you until it is.. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. It may not display this or other websites correctly. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. Every little thing that I owned and had, its gone, Mr. Adams said. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies hide caption. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. 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. 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. I just feel so bad for these people. He was also a ham radio operator. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. This story was told to me several years ago by a man in his 80 s Back in 1940 or 41 two men hired to clean up around what is said to be Lafittes red house disapeared after a few days. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. I know that you're not there right now. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. He told The New York Times he might have his team drop radios by helicopter so deputies on the isle could communicate. Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". Not a bad location to camp, near the river. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. 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. hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. 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. 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. 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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. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Their house, like others in the village, was elevated, and their neighbor had a boat. JavaScript is disabled. 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. 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. Thank you. Aerial image of Barataria, 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. Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. That's my real deal. 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. But if its there, you can find it on your own. And the odd thing is, these sudden fortunes may never have come to light had it not been for the catastrophe called Katrina. One estimate suggested 90% of homes had suffered serious damage. But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. He said they're not digging for the value but working to unearth and collect pieces of history. Kaylee said. Reporting on health care, criminal justice, the economy and other important issues in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. 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. 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. Marcel Rodriguez: I'm hearing that it's not good. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. before Hurricane Ida hit. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. Saving history," New Orleans relic hunter Shane Mears told Wadell. It didnt slack up at all, he said. I just don't know what to think. But the truth is, the winds wasn't like this. Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! What are you hearing about the situation down there? Anyone can read what you share. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. What do you do? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. I'm thinking tomorrow morning, I don't know if I'm going to be there at four o'clock in the morning, at three o'clock in the morning, I just don't know. Fast forward 25 years. The parish had received more than 200 calls for rescue since Sunday. See link. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. Read about our approach to external linking. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. Some of those who stayed behind still had no plans to leave. You always see other people going through this on the news. 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. Best of all, Dateline was one of the ones who get to deliver the good news in person. I would suspect that its higher now. Bye. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. 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. Its not coming anymore. "That's why we're out here. There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this?
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