Message me if you have any questions about the item. None of them like this one, he repeated. JavaScript is disabled. hide caption. IE 11 is not supported. The . In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. "That's why we're out here. hide caption. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. If you see me dirty now, this is what I like," Mears said. This is horrible. What do you do? You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Coins & Currency Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. The Mystery of Jean Lafitte's Grave | by John J. Dunphy - Medium 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. He had no idea there was $30,000 just sitting in state coffers. "And looking in the river here, you know, when it starts to go down, that's when I need to come out and do my digging.". WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | The Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana was left in shambles. How Hurricane Ida compares to Hurricane Katrina - CNN 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. Jean Lafitte: Mystery of the Unfound Treasure - Pelican State of Mind 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. 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 . i will try and take a picture of the location. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. RARE COIN FROM THE LAFITTE HOARD w/COA | #466654621 - Worthpoint I would suspect that its higher now. The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. 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. after Hurricane Ida hit. I just feel so bad for these people. 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. 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. 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. Gov. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . 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 searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida landfall news - CNN Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. 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. SC: And I take it you're getting calls from residents as well. But with parts of Louisiana still unreachable, the full extent of the wreckage remained unclear. John Bel Edwards as of Monday about 80% of all the rescues done Monday were carried out in St. John the Baptist Parish. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies And the odd thing is, these sudden fortunes may never have come to light had it not been for the catastrophe called Katrina. 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. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. 1417 Harborside Drive. after Hurricane Ida. 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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. 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. On Monday, he was thankful she had. 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. before Hurricane Ida. 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. 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. "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. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Not a bad location to camp, near the river. So was the electricity. Some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. 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. Hendrick's Lake treasure is focus of Houston historian's upcoming book 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. He kept asking, When is the eye passing, when is the eye passing?. 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). Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Also, Dateline shows how you may be able to find that forgotten treasure on your own. Read about our approach to external linking. He was also a ham radio operator. 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. Hurricane Katrina remains one of the worst hurricanes in U.S. history. Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, as seen in the new documentary Katrina Babies . Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. They feel the rain. Now, more modern equipment was available, and one man used a metal detector and managed to get some interesting readings from the bottom of the lake. So I can't validate or confirm anything. What do you do? The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. Aerial Photos Show Louisiana's Coast Before And After Hurricane Ida - NPR In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. I'm going by what I'm being told. 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. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. 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. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. This is a storm from the left side of Lafitte. But if its there, you can find it on your own. 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. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. How rising sea levels threaten the lives of Louisiana's coastal - PBS Treasure hunters discover artifacts unearthed by Hurricane Nicole That's my real deal. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Three days after Hurricane Ida blew through Louisiana, high floodwaters are still causing serious issues to recovery efforts in areas closest to the coastline. It was a book on the treasures of Galveston and the surrounding area. 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. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. 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. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. 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. Reporting on health care, criminal justice, the economy and other important issues in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this? They understand that.. And the last I heard in lower Lafitte is they had about 10 feet of water. Energy companies say they are working to restore power, but residents are being warned it could take weeks in some areas. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. 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. The Treasure Map of Jean Lafitte - Legends Of The Hidden Temple Wiki Aerial image of Barataria, La. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Hurricane Katrina | Deaths, Damage, & Facts | Britannica 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. At least one person, an older woman, died in her home, Ms. Lee Sheng said. 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. hide caption. hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. "I'm shaking because I'm like, 'There's no way!' It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. And, you know, I'm 70 years old. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. before Hurricane Ida hit Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. hide caption. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. And looking it up, it's so rare. See link. So does all this have you wondering if you have any long-lost money? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. The storm arrived in New Orleans 16 years after Hurricane Katrina followed a similar path in 2005, killing 1,800 people. MR: Just pray, you know. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. Thats a lot of money for a man who was a laborer just a few years before. I know people must be in a panic. 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. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. 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. "There's nobody that writes how to do this," Martinez said. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm.