How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? It was a book on the treasures of Galveston and the surrounding area. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. hide caption. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. Houston historian Gary Pinkerton, a Longview native, is fascinated by those treasure hunters and their searches. One estimate suggested 90% of homes had suffered serious damage. 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. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. I'm going by what I'm being told. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. 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. "The treasure," he added. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). I'm going by what I'm hearing. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. 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. So was the electricity. Residents told of hours of harsh winds and rising water as the storm blew through. He started with the company as a kid , fresh from the battlefields of Vietnam. The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. Galliano, on the Gulf Coast, has also been badly affected. His aunt and uncle, Diane and Buddy Nolan, had ridden out the fierce Category 4 storm at home in the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. Read about our approach to external linking. Also, Dateline shows how you may be able to find that forgotten treasure on your own. 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. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. The water was out. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. He's got hunting for long-lost coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks down to a science. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. New Orleans Without Power as Hurricane Ida Batters Louisiana 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. He was also a ham radio operator. Jean Laffite's treasure in the Sabine River - Lone Star Treasure 1417 Harborside Drive. "This is still real," Martinez said. Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies 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. Man digs in most unlikely places to find treasures - Yahoo! News "We find buttons. What are you hearing? In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. 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. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. His 16-year-old daughter, Kaylee, has joined him combing the beach. I found this site just now from a google search for Lafitte's treasure and it brought me here. 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. 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. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. 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 always see other people going through this on the news. 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. Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. The storm had his mobile home vibrating then it popped a skylight over the bathroom, dumping water inside. As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. We just want to make sure.. Its hard to believe there could be much good news after this, but weve found a silver lining actually, for some people, a whole lot of gold. Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. We did rescue missions all today, Sheriff Lopinto said. It's dirty. http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Letters/LettersToEditorDecember2001.htm. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. 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 What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? Gordon White is not only a lucky guy, but a truly generous soul. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and the surrounding communities, said Cynthia Lee Sheng, the Jefferson Parish president, after eight feet of water overtopped levees, sending several hundred people into attics and onto roofs. after Hurricane Ida. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. after Hurricane Ida hit. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. We're excited about it," Mears said. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . So his home is a trailer. More a thousand people died, and at least 800,000 were left homeless. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Do you have any closing thoughts on the situation? Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). 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 - 20 miles (32 km) south of New Orleans and outside the city's levee protection system - had suffered "catastrophic" flooding. 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. There were reports that its roof had blown off. "That's why we're out here. 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. Its something Dateline has shared with you before, a wonderful little secret called unclaimed property. It could be an old paycheck, a stock note, or inheritance thats owed to you. 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. Jean Lafitte Police Chief Details Catastrophic Flooding From Hurricane 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. A Look Back at Hurricane Katrina | HUD USER "I had never found a silver coin. "They feel the wind. hide caption. New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, as seen in the new documentary Katrina Babies . 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. Fast forward 25 years. Undiscovered treasure in Mississippi - NBC News For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. 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. 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. The . 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. 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. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. 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. But if its there, you can find it on your own. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. Hurricane Katrina remains one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Read about our approach to external linking. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. 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. In coastal areas, particularly in Jefferson Parish, which includes the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte, floodwaters have taken over entire roads, bridges, and neighborhoods. You're in the sheriff's office, but you're getting reports and deputies. None of them like this one, he repeated. 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 people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. You know, right now, people are in the middle of this emergency and there's really not no answer for it. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. After Hurricane Ida, Lafitte residents left stranded on rooftops - NOLA Now the story gets complicated. I can't do nothing. Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. 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'. And looking it up, it's so rare. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. Pray for the people back there. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. What are you hearing about the situation down there? August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida landfall news - CNN Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. $10M Gold Coin Hoard Found in Yard May Have Been Stolen From Mint 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. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. 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. "We just pulled it out yesterday at this privy I'm telling you about. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Although he's always on the search for more, Mears doesn't go out treasure hunting with any specific gems or valuables in mind. You must log in or register to reply here. Aerial Photos Show Louisiana's Coast Before And After Hurricane Ida - NPR Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. New Orleans and its hardened storm infrastructure appeared to have held up, though the city had no electricity. I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. i will try and take a picture of the location. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. 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. If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. I just feel so bad for these people. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. Other variations of the mystery say Lafitte buried the treasure in multiple locations along the Gulf Coast. Aerial image of Barataria, La. A Jefferson Parish deputy sheriff helps Hurricane Ida evacuees from the Lafitte area with their belongings after they were rescued by boat on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. before Hurricane Ida. 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. before Hurricane Ida 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 Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. 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. Shane Mears and Susanna French looking for treasure along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. 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. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. 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. But the truth is, the winds wasn't like this. If you see me dirty now, this is what I like," Mears said. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. 90% Silver! Kaylee said. SC: I can imagine that this must be also very emotional for you as a first responder. There those coins stayed until 2005, when hurricane Katrina knocked down the oak tree, revealing the treasure entombed in its roots. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. I hope that you can help me out. 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. In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. Best of all, Dateline was one of the ones who get to deliver the good news in person. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the public school system of New Orleans was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state of Louisiana. 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.. 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. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. 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. Everybody knows that it would be bad. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. Reporting on health care, criminal justice, the economy and other important issues in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. 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. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. I mean it's rare. ", Aerial view of Barataria, La. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on Tuesday. The bay takes its name from the Spanish novel Don Quixote, in which the . 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. 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. It is an awsome site! On Whitlow Court, a strip of mobile homes, every truck attempting to drive down the street stirred a wake. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. Jimmy Sparks, a short time ago, wasa veteran on disability. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. He told The New York Times he might have his team drop radios by helicopter so deputies on the isle could communicate. Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. The Louisiana town of Jean Lafitte has been "totally devastated" by Hurricane Ida, with rescuers unable to reach hundreds of stranded residents after a vehicle wiped out a bridge, Mayor Tim Kerner . In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. 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. 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. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. Much of New Orleans has been plunged into darkness, with only emergency lighting seen in many areas. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Hurricane Ida: Before and after images reveal devastation So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. before Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: Its Never Been as Bad, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/hurricane-ida-lafitte-houma.html. They understand that.. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. Great story! Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' Barataria Bay - Wikipedia 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.