I just don't know what to think. after Hurricane Ida. 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. 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. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. I love this place built around 1640 . "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". So does all this have you wondering if you have any long-lost money? And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. In fact, its receding.. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. You are using an out of date browser. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. On Monday, he was thankful she had. I can't see what's going on no more. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | They feel the rain. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. The bay takes its name from the Spanish novel Don Quixote, in which the . Images show full neighborhoods, where green yards and roads were before the storm, now submerged under water. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. Some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. SC: And I take it you're getting calls from residents as well. What do you do? This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. 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. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. Workers pump rainwater off of street after Tropical Storm Nicholas brought heavy rains after Hurricane Ida in Jean Lafitte, La., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. But that also lured Jonah Martinez to the shore in search of treasure. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. He kept asking, When is the eye passing, when is the eye passing?. 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. On the edge of this little-known Chambers County lake off the Trinity about 35 miles east of Houston, Jack wants to show where a ship sank in the 1800s. Read about our approach to external linking. The heavy rains and tidal surge from Hurricane Ida prompted a flash flood emergency Sunday night in areas south of New Orleans, as a failed levee in the town of Jean Lafitte left up to 200 people . Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. 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 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. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. Gov. 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. 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 . Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! Other variations of the mystery say Lafitte buried the treasure in multiple locations along the Gulf Coast. after Hurricane Ida hit. Poking at the can was the first step in uncovering a buried treasure of rare coins estimated to be worth $10 million. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. 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. 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. Energy companies say they are working to restore power, but residents are being warned it could take weeks in some areas. Ida also moved slower than Katrina. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. That includes the town of Jean Lafitte, as well as Crown Point, lower Lafitte and Barataria, all of south Jefferson Parish, where sustained winds reached up to 70 mph and floodwater was. 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. But from what I just got off the phone when I was interrupted earlier, the water's still piling in. Much of New Orleans has been plunged into darkness, with only emergency lighting seen in many areas. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. he captured a Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba's Bay of Mantanzas in 1628. 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. MR: Oh, I can't take it. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. We're excited about it," Mears said. If residents that evacuated don't need to return, local officials are asking they stay away for the the time being. Hurricane Nicole's pounding waves and storm surge eroded the coastline. But if its there, you can find it on your own. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. Your device might not be able to access this slider. Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. 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. SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. 90% Silver! This is going to be a nightmare. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). So was the electricity. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Your device may not be able to access the slider. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies 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. Right now, there's nothing. "There were a bunch of old Spanish coins that were found recently, a bunch of old shipwreck pieces, fasteners, different things like that," Martinez said. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. 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. He had no idea there was $30,000 just sitting in state coffers. JavaScript is disabled. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . 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. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. These people never dreamed there was money just waiting for themthat is, until the day Dateline came knocking on their doors. Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. 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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. Anyone can read what you share. See link. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. 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. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Have a crack at it guys. I know that you're not there right now. SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. hide caption. Although he's always on the search for more, Mears doesn't go out treasure hunting with any specific gems or valuables in mind. 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. Never again, Ms. Joseph said. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. The one I am thinking of was found. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. And I don't know what's going to happen. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). hide caption. Never again.. No one had cellphone service. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . "But I've never seen water like this in my life, and it just hit us in the worst way possible.". About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. hide caption. 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. 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. before Hurricane Ida Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. "I take advantage of the change of tides, every cycle during the storm while the storm is going on, as the storm is leaving.". 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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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'. Its part of living in this community. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. None of them like this one, he repeated. "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.". He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant 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. On Whitlow Court, a strip of mobile homes, every truck attempting to drive down the street stirred a wake. You know, this is horrible. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. Are any of those resources available for these people? But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. One estimate suggested 90% of homes had suffered serious damage. 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. B. C., To A. D. 621. 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. 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). This is a storm from the left side of Lafitte. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies before Hurricane Ida hit. 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. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? 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 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 . Even so, Ida terrified him. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. 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. "The MinuteCast has just has been a blessing. 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. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. 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. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. 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. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. It's still a Cat 4. He's got hunting for long-lost coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks down to a science. 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. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. 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. Click below to begin your paid subscription. In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. You know, right now, people are in the middle of this emergency and there's really not no answer for it. 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. I grew up back there and I've never seen anything like this. I know people must be in a panic. In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. "That's why we're out here. The roof of Lady of the Sea Hospital in the town was blown off in Ida's winds. Claiborne, and Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812 Jean Lafitte was born in France in 1780. 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. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. 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. Coins & Currency "The treasure," he added. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. "We're looking for old Civil War artifacts.". Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. Mears told Wadell he doesn't by any means hope for a tropical storm or hurricane to impact New. Then I did a litlle research and found this. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an even better chance of finding coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks from the 1700s. IE 11 is not supported. The feature is available in the free AccuWeather app and on AccuWeather.com. 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. Jimmy says post traumatic stress disorder forced him to quit his job and move back home to Georgia. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. 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. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. Ms. Lee Sheng estimated that about 40 people had chosen not to evacuate Grand Isle. "They feel the wind. What are you hearing? So his home is a trailer. 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. This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. He went all the way to lower Lafitte, he said, but found few takers for a boat ride. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. 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.