hide caption, Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. 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. You never think its going to be you until it is.. 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. Never again.. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. And dont say It could never happen to me. Some states have billions of dollars to give away. "We started digging privies. Houston historian Gary Pinkerton, a Longview native, is fascinated by those treasure hunters and their searches. Kaylee said. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . Homes in the town of Laplace, to the west of New Orleans, were also flooded. Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. You're in the sheriff's office, but you're getting reports and deputies. He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. 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. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. 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 Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? I found this site just now from a google search for Lafitte's treasure and it brought me here. You know, this is horrible. They have good knowledge of what theyre doing, he said. The Gulf Coast from Mississippi to Louisiana was left in shambles. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. "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. 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. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. 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. The hurricane passed through the area, flattening trees and ripping apart smaller buildings. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. IE 11 is not supported. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. 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. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Im scared. 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. He sent the chopper anyway to see if it could spot his 10 deputies who remained in a bunker on the isle during the storm. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. For the residents that stayed, Leorwald called it a personal decision, noting that some people couldnt afford to leave. 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. 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. Residents surveying the damage to their home in Houma, La. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. But that also lured Jonah Martinez to the shore in search of treasure. He started with the company as a kid , fresh from the battlefields of Vietnam. 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. 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. It turns out Jimmy had benefits coming to him from a Lowes employee stock program. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. Workers pump rainwater off of street after Tropical Storm Nicholas brought heavy rains after Hurricane Ida in Jean Lafitte, La., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. 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. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. After Hurricane Ida, Lafitte residents left stranded on rooftops - NOLA Trees and power lines were also brought down. 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's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. What do you do? You always see other people going through this on the news. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. 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. 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. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. I'm going by what I'm being told. There were reports that its roof had blown off. In them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. 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. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. 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. SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. The Laffite Society, which promotes historical research and education about Lafitte's life and times, meets the second Tuesday of each month. Aerial image of Barataria, La. Jean Lafitte Police Chief Details Catastrophic Flooding From Hurricane Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. This was like my first coin ever," she said. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. Read about our approach to external linking. 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 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. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday show extensive damage along the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana following the fifth strongest storm to ever hit the US mainland. 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. If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant In his disputed memoir work, Journal de Jean Lafitte, . He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. Images show full neighborhoods, where green yards and roads were before the storm, now submerged under water. State treasurer Tate Reeves, who runs Mississippis unclaimed property division, joined Dateline to deliver the news to Gordon. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. 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. I know people must be in a panic. Like so many startled unclaimed property owners, Gordons windfall comes from his dad who kept a secret account. But after about 14 years working at Lowes, he was battling serious depression. Have a crack at it guys. When no one claims these valuables, theyre eventually turned over to a state, where they may languish for years. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. I felt bad because I should have left with my kids, she said. 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. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an. The water was out. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. Hurricane Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: Its Never Been as Bad, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/us/hurricane-ida-lafitte-houma.html. Flooding at a mobile home park in LaPlace. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Today, hes a millionaire. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. You know, people say, I'm a worrier, I do worry. 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 . 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. Keep checking back on AccuWeather.com and stay tuned to the AccuWeather Network on DirecTV, Frontier, Spectrum, FuboTV, Philo, and Verizon Fios. 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. Hurricane Ida: Before and after images reveal devastation Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. B. C., To A. D. 621. I love this place built around 1640 . 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. August 29, 2021 Hurricane Ida landfall news - CNN LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. 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. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell), "I do it for the thrills and the booty," Mears quipped. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. Hurricane Veterans Were Stunned by Ida: 'It's Never Been as Bad' His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. By Richard Fausset,Rick Rojas and Patricia Mazzei. If you see me dirty now, this is what I like," Mears said. "We've suffered flooding before,. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. I hope that you can help me out. 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. 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. Its not coming anymore. The full extent of the wreckage in places like Houma remained unclear. Mears has a personal collection at home and said he shares the rest of the treasures he digs up with local libraries. Hurricane Nicole's pounding waves and storm surge eroded the coastline. Digging in the toilets," Mears said. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. Saving history," New Orleans relic hunter Shane Mears told Wadell. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Martinez, his friends and other treasure hunters have found a variety of items over the last two days. You must log in or register to reply here. And, you know, I'm 70 years old. 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. And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. How Hurricane Ida compares to Hurricane Katrina - CNN The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. "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.". 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 am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. They've got people that's trapped back there and there's no way to get home. Kerner told Weather.com that the local levee was overpowered by Ida's floodwaters. But the deputies gave the helicopter crew a thumbs up on Monday, Sheriff Lopinto said in an interview with WWL radio. She reminded residents to stay optimistic, "We are battered but we will not be broken. Hendrick's Lake treasure is focus of Houston historian's upcoming book However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. If anyone has heared or knows any more info please let me know. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. All you have to do is log onto this unclaimed.org (not unclaimed.com). So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Your device does not support this visualisation. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . Great story! He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures.