It may not display this or other websites correctly. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. SC: I can imagine that this must be also very emotional for you as a first responder. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Reporting on health care, criminal justice, the economy and other important issues in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. 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. If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. So his home is a trailer. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. 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. Trees and power lines were also brought down. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. I just feel so bad for these people. Homes in the town of Laplace, to the west of New Orleans, were also flooded. On Monday, he was thankful she had. One estimate suggested. Even so, Ida terrified him. hide caption. LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. 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. So let's just keep it going," Mears said. after Hurricane Ida. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. He told me the government tried digging but was denied by the owner. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, 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. You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. Keep in mind that the Lake was not there it there would be a river in its place. 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. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. before Hurricane Ida. 2023 BBC. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Not a bad location to camp, near the river. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. 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. Although he's always on the search for more, Mears doesn't go out treasure hunting with any specific gems or valuables in mind. "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. 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. Message me if you have any questions about the item. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. And I don't know what's going to happen. "This is still real," Martinez said. Gordon White is not only a lucky guy, but a truly generous soul. On Whitlow Court, a strip of mobile homes, every truck attempting to drive down the street stirred a wake. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. What do you do? So was the electricity. 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. One estimate suggested 90% of homes had suffered serious damage. 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. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. You are using an out of date browser. That's my real deal. You can't get to. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. 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. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. before Hurricane Ida hit. 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. More a thousand people died, and at least 800,000 were left homeless. Mears has a personal collection at home and said he shares the rest of the treasures he digs up with local libraries. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. But because of the hurricane, he cant get work crews to finish the job. 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. 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 found this site just now from a google search for Lafitte's treasure and it brought me here. B. C., To A. D. 621. 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. 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. These hunters were busy combing the beaches and unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. JavaScript is disabled. But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). after Hurricane Ida hit. 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. 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. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. 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. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. It's still a Cat 4. In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. Items Shane Mears has found in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a metal detector. He went all the way to lower Lafitte, he said, but found few takers for a boat ride. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. And looking it up, it's so rare. You know, right now, people are in the middle of this emergency and there's really not no answer for it. Have a crack at it guys. 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. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. 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. Oldest coin I found was a half of a silver dollar, old civil Spanish real from 1876," he recalled, adding that some other major finds include a Republic of Texas belt buckle dating to around the 1830s. Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. Some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. So I don't know where it's going to stop. As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. I just don't know what to think. 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. Thank you. We find old coins. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies But the truth is, the winds wasn't like this. 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. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? "The treasure," he added. 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. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. It's an actual gold medal, 1859, says it right there, gold medal. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! before Hurricane Ida. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. hide caption. Gov. Today, hes a millionaire. This was like my first coin ever," she said. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. 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. 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. I know that you're not there right now. But that also lured Jonah Martinez to the shore in search of treasure. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Residents surveying the damage to their home in Houma, La. Click below to begin your paid subscription. There were reports that its roof had blown off. You are using an out of date browser. Tate Reeves, Mississippi state treasurer: We have for you 3,4 99 shares of Wachovia bank stock.Gordon White: How many shares?Reeves:So this particular amount of stock is worth over $200,000White: That will make me happy (laughter). State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. See link. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. It didnt slack up at all, he said. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. 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. 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. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. Aerial image of Barataria, La. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. Three days after Hurricane Ida blew through Louisiana, high floodwaters are still causing serious issues to recovery efforts in areas closest to the coastline. And dont say It could never happen to me. Some states have billions of dollars to give away. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. Its part of living in this community. 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. I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this? Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. before Hurricane Ida hit 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. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the public school system of New Orleans was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state of Louisiana. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. I'm going by what I'm being told. Some of those who stayed behind still had no plans to leave. Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . 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. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. Read about our approach to external linking. JavaScript is disabled. IE 11 is not supported. Hurricane Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: Its Never Been as Bad, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/hurricane-ida-lafitte-houma.html. But the water has stabilized. We just want to make sure.. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. Then I did a litlle research and found this. Houston historian Gary Pinkerton, a Longview native, is fascinated by those treasure hunters and their searches. In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. 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. Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". 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. I was born and raised in East Texas. 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. 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. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. 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. The images are focused on the hard-hit small coastal towns that local officials say received the worst of the storm. It is an awsome site! The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. 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'. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! after Hurricane Ida hit the town. hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. 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 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 I mean you look at that, it's so accurate," Mears said, referring to AccuWeather MinuteCast, which is a forecast offering that highlights the exact start and end times as well as the intensity of precipitation for precise locations over the next four hours. The one I am thinking of was found. 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. Trapped residents waited for daylight, when rescue boats could make their way through the floodwaters. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies 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. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. I'm speechless.". In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. 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. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . "I had never found a silver coin. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an even better chance of finding coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks from the 1700s. This is horrible. Harry: I feared losing memories of mum during therapy, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. "We just pulled it out yesterday at this privy I'm telling you about. This is going to be a nightmare. In Houma, a small city about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans, Craig Adams, 53, had planned to spend Saturday night in his beige trailer, but his daughter begged him at 9 p.m., as the storms arrival was imminent, to seek shelter somewhere sturdier. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. They're scared because they've never seen this, Leorwald said. As New Orleans residents deal with a parish-wide power outage, small communities just outside the city and its levee protection system are being pummeled by Hurricane Ida, with hundreds of people asking for help but unable to be reached due to catastrophic flooding from several feet of stormwater. The storm had his mobile home vibrating then it popped a skylight over the bathroom, dumping water inside. In Mississippi, one in every four people has money waiting for themthats a lot of people who arent checking. 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. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. 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. 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. 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. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. ", Aerial view of Barataria, La. What do you do? Aerial image of LaPlace, La. You must log in or register to reply here. Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on 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.". 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. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. MR: Just pray, you know. According to Gov. "We've suffered flooding before,. 90% Silver! Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. Pray for the people back there. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. By, UPDATED: Most Of New Orleans Is Without Power Due To Hurricane Ida; More Than 800,000 Without Power In Louisiana, Ida Is Now A Tropical Depression As It Moves Through Mississippi; See Final NHC Advisory, Photos: Scenes From Hurricane Ida's Devastating Path. He started with the company as a kid , fresh from the battlefields of Vietnam. Are any of those resources available for these people? Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. 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. Coins & Currency 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.
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