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. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. I hope that you can help me out. Lots Of Barbers Listed This Week! If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please, Relevant JavaScript is disabled. Read about our approach to external linking. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the public school system of New Orleans was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state of Louisiana. Im scared. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. The man who told this did not or would not tell me the names of the two men. 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. So I don't know where it's going to stop. 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. Its not coming anymore. I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. And I don't know what's going to happen. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. The networks all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. So, they hope to keep finding items that Hurricane Nicole brought to the surface. Its been sitting in Mississippis state treasury for yearsits value skyrocketing as Lowes has grown. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. He kept asking, When is the eye passing, when is the eye passing?. 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. http://community.webshots.com/user/famleeroots, http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,109722.0.html. He had no idea there was $30,000 just sitting in state coffers. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? Shane Mears searching for historic relics in a privy, an old-fashioned term for an outhouse or what is now known as a restroom. "This still happens on the Treasure Coast. 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). before Hurricane Ida Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. And, you know, I'm 70 years old. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. 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. 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. "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. SC: And I take it you're getting calls from residents as well. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Click below to begin your paid subscription. However, since it pointed toward someone else's land, he never did or said anything about it. 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. Thats the way I do, help somebody who really needs help and those children are it. 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 That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. I mean it's rare. Poking at the can was the first step in uncovering a buried treasure of rare coins estimated to be worth $10 million. Jimmys headed back to Mississippi to claim his shares and personally met with Treasurer Reeves. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. Right now, there's nothing. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. The storm arrived in New Orleans 16 years after Hurricane Katrina followed a similar path in 2005, killing 1,800 people. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. "We've suffered flooding before,. In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies 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. 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. I was crying, Juan recalled as he stood on the flooded street, the water lapping over his rubber boots. One of the men was found living in east Texas where he had bought a farm. But the truth is, the winds wasn't like this. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. 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 . The parish had received more than 200 calls for rescue since Sunday. 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. before Hurricane Ida hit "I just let fate guide me and you can't just think about it. The bay takes its name from the Spanish novel Don Quixote, in which the . 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. As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. There those coins stayed until 2005, when hurricane Katrina knocked down the oak tree, revealing the treasure entombed in its roots. 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. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. I can't see what's going on no more. hide caption. Never again, Ms. Joseph said. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. Gordon White is not only a lucky guy, but a truly generous soul. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). I saved the newspaper to my hard drive and will try to break it down. 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. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. You are using an out of date browser. You always see other people going through this on the news. New Orleans and its hardened storm infrastructure appeared to have held up, though the city had no electricity. 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. Residents told of hours of harsh winds and rising water as the storm blew through. 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. 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. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. In Mississippi, one in every four people has money waiting for themthats a lot of people who arent checking. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. SC: I can imagine that this must be also very emotional for you as a first responder. 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. But because of the hurricane, he cant get work crews to finish the job. He started with the company as a kid , fresh from the battlefields of Vietnam. So I can't validate or confirm anything. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. While at my favorite used book store some months ago I stumbled across a copy of a book that I read as a kid. 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. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! 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. 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. Another good book that has some good info on Lafitte is Coronado's Children, by J. Frank Dobie. 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. There were reports that its roof had blown off. It's an actual gold medal, 1859, says it right there, gold medal. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Your device may not be able to access the slider. Because Katrina took a turn and it hit toward Mississippi more than it hit over here. 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. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. 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. "I had never found a silver coin. How many people do you think stayed behind and and and why do you think they stayed behind? But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. They're scared because they've never seen this, Leorwald said. None of them like this one, he repeated. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. MR: Oh, I can't take it. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. That's my real deal. So his home is a trailer. Fast moving floodwaters during the hurricane had many residents fleeing to attics and roofs in their home. The town is about 20 miles south of 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. Gov. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies SC: I understand that this area was under a mandatory evacuation. Co-worker told me a story about Jean Lafitte having buried treasure near where we live. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. Below are some stories to tell about other folks who now, more than ever, need to find a little lost money. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. Today, hes a millionaire. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. "That's why we're out here. But I tell you: Fate's been good to me. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. I found this site just now from a google search for Lafitte's treasure and it brought me here. They understand that.. I mean, right now, if they have 10 foot of water, they're basically there in the Gulf of Mexico in a hurricane. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an even better chance of finding coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks from the 1700s. "But I've never seen water like this in my life, and it just hit us in the worst way possible.". So we do have a lot of resources when this was over to go to whatever is left after. Mississippi's treasury department has set up temporary shop in a courthouse to try to find people who have unclaimed property coming to them. In fact, its receding.. Lafitte attempt to placate Monroe by hanging the miscreant, but the chief executive sent a war-brig to Campeche whose captain issued an ultimatum to Lafitte and his pirates: Vacate Campeche or face expulsion by U.S. armed forces. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. before 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. But the water has stabilized. They feel the rain. before Hurricane Ida. I can't do nothing. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "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 Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. 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. 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. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. 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. Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. But the deputies gave the helicopter crew a thumbs up on Monday, Sheriff Lopinto said in an interview with WWL radio. Aerial image of LaPlace, La. According to Gov. Items Shane Mears has found along the Mississippi River with a metal detector. Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. 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. Hurricane Ian gave her her first taste of treasure. hide caption. 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. I'm going by what I'm hearing. At least one person, an older woman, died in her home, Ms. Lee Sheng said. B. C., To A. D. 621. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. 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 . They were being stubborn everyone told them to leave, but they were like, Oh, were staying, Mr. Roque, 23, said. The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. after Hurricane Ida. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this? New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. This is horrible. The people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. 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. after Hurricane Ida. I don't know about that if the government wanted to dig, they would. 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. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. 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. he captured a Spanish treasure fleet off Cuba's Bay of Mantanzas in 1628. 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'. hide caption. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. 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. 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. So let's just keep it going," Mears said. Not a bad location to camp, near the river. "The deepest I've gone is over 15 feet, but this one, in particular, is about 8 feet deep and it's just incredible. (Photo by Sophia Germer, . 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. Satellite images taken by Maxar on Tuesday shows just how extensive damage is over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana. "We find buttons. The . These hunters were busy combing the beaches and unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Its never been as bad as it is this time, said Jesse Touro, 62, who was rescued from Jean Lafitte after riding out storms in town for the past 12 years. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". A few New Orleanians had begun venturing out to walk their dogs, ride bikes and assess the state of things early on Monday. What do you do? (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. Here ya go Bum, Passed by it again on Tuesday. Are any of those resources available for these people? Pray for the people back there. Fast forward 25 years. Great story! Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. 90% Silver! See link. Parts of Louisiana and Mississippi have been left devastated by Hurricane Ida, which flooded communities, knocked out power lines and littered roads with debris. Some believe it belonged to the pirate Jean . 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. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. 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. At the last I heard, it was still a Cat 4. The other went north later over seas where he was killed during WW2. SC: It's pretty eerie, and I've heard this from a lot of residents here, that this is happening on the 16th anniversary of Katrina SC: Is this worse, given what you're hearing? But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. Best of all, Dateline was one of the ones who get to deliver the good news in person. When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. Our residents have gone through this their whole lives and they didn't think that this would happen.. One estimate suggested. New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. But, you know, this is a Cat 4, from what I understand is still a Cat 4. What do you do? 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. 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. Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. 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. What are you hearing about the situation down there? I know New Orleans got nailed with it because of that levee failure. after Hurricane Ida. Around this time 17 years ago, Hurricane Katrina bore down on New Orleans, and permanently changed . 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. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they saw Idas strength. And the lower communities, I mean, Lafitte, Grand Isle. These people never dreamed there was money just waiting for themthat is, until the day Dateline came knocking on their doors. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. He sounded exhausted as he rode a parish bus to find some sort of shelter. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast 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 . It's been, been really, really good, knock on wood. Aerial image of Barataria, La. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. The one I am thinking of was found. He went all the way to lower Lafitte, he said, but found few takers for a boat ride. It is an awsome site! Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an. 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. Another man just learned his late father had an investment account no one in the family knew about. I grew up back there and I've never seen anything like this. Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. Every little thing that I owned and had, its gone, Mr. Adams said. I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Tropical storms, hurricanes and flooded rivers can be incredibly destructive, but they also help uncover memories from the past. 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. But if its there, you can find it on your own. JavaScript is disabled. 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.

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