The images are focused on the hard-hit small coastal towns that local officials say received the worst of the storm. Some believe it belonged to the pirate Jean . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Severe weather can also toss items from cargo ships, wash valuables away during a tsunami or unearth precious metals during a hurricane. "I had never found a silver coin. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Hurricane Nicole unearths possible Native American burial ground. I know New Orleans got nailed with it because of that levee failure. Fast moving floodwaters during the hurricane had many residents fleeing to attics and roofs in their home. I mean I'm lost for words it's so rare. i will try and take a picture of the location. ", Beachcombers find Spanish coins, pieces of shipwreck. The tree has been dated at better than 325 years old. ", Aerial image of LaPlace, La. You can't get to. Though floodwaters in Lafitte have gone down significantly, it still presents a major issue, Lee Sheng said during a press conference. "The treasure," he added. About 90% of homes in the small town have "serious damage. "People like doing this, and that's how stuff gets found, and they rewrite history.". "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.". Now, he's got new company while he is on his hunts. Its been sitting in Mississippis state treasury for yearsits value skyrocketing as Lowes has grown. Treasure hunters seize an opportunity to get an even better chance of finding coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks from the 1700s. It took just a few clicks to find this one man's $400,. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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. It's still a Cat 4. 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 gave her her first taste of treasure. Edgar Sandoval contributed reporting from Houma, La. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). As such, the treasure hunter keeps a close eye on the forecast and levee construction projects protecting the Big Easy to plan each expedition. Mr. Roque felt certain his aunt and uncle, whom he lovingly described as hippies, would be all right. This is a no reserve auction with an opening bid of only $0.99. Read about our approach to external linking. Shane Mears searching for artifacts along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is going to be a nightmare. 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. But he expected fewer actually stayed once they . SC: And when do you expect to be able to reach them? Huge beautiful tree. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. The concentration is still on search and rescue in Lafitte, Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said Tuesday. 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. (Photo by Sophia Germer, . 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. 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. before Hurricane Ida hit 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. 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. The water was out. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. 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 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. And dont say It could never happen to me. Some states have billions of dollars to give away. The authorities had rescued more than 70 people in Jean Lafitte and surrounding communities. We find old coins. His 16-year-old daughter, Kaylee, has joined him combing the beach. When the storm came in, he was in the process of building his dream home. "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. 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. Fast forward 25 years. 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. hide caption. According to Gov. You know, most of them that's going to be the worst off are the ones that are not going to have insurance. 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. Some of those who stayed behind still had no plans to leave. Its not coming anymore. What are you hearing? He's got hunting for long-lost coins, jewels and artifacts from Spanish shipwrecks down to a science. But I don't think this is going to be a good situation when it's all over. "We started digging privies. Sounds like the Hendricks lake treasure. Residents surveying the damage to their home in Houma, La. 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. The state treasurer says the storm motivated him to start digging through the files to help people. 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. That's got to be heart-wrenching for them. Your credit card or PayPal account will be charged. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. My step father also grew up in East Texas, but in the country on a farm. MR: I'm hoping tomorrow morning, but to be honest with you, I don't know. Satellite image 2021 Maxar Technologies SC: Well, thanks for chatting with us and giving us that update. Im going to have to start all over again. LaPlace, La., saw many homes mangled and streets flooded by Ida. This was like my first coin ever," she said. He told me the government tried digging but was denied by the owner. 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 Here is a transcription of their conversation: Shalina Chatlani: Hi, Sheriff Rodriguez. His dads bank eventually turned the money over to the state. In Jean Lafitte, a village of about 2,000 people, about 400 residents initially refused the mandatory evacuation order, according to the sheriff. 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. But if its there, you can find it on your own. There were reports that its roof had blown off. 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. B. C., To A. D. 621. 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. The people that didn't leave, they got some people probably thought they could wait it out, had the resources to leave. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. Residents there faced brutal winds and heavy rainfall. Hurricane Katrina was among the most destructive storms ever to hit U.S. shores. In other areas, rooves of homes and yards are covered in debris post-Ida. It is an awsome site! New Orleans went from having a public school system to having a school system . I know I'm gonna get there as soon as I can. Coastal areas have been particularly badly hit, including the small towns of Jean Lafitte, Barataria, and lower Lafitte. Edmund D. Fountain for The New York Times. 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. Images show full neighborhoods, where green yards and roads were before the storm, now submerged under water. Three days after Hurricane Ida blew through Louisiana, high floodwaters are still causing serious issues to recovery efforts in areas closest to the coastline. Images showed streets under water and gardens submerged. The man who was killed left an estate of 60,000 in cash plus land in Mississippi. Even so, Ida terrified him. Many homes and businesses have also been devastated and boats capsized. "I'm shaking because I'm like, 'There's no way!' 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. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! Do you have any closing thoughts on the situation? In other areas gardens and roads were littered with debris. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the public school system of New Orleans was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state of Louisiana. Saving history," New Orleans relic hunter Shane Mears told Wadell. So let's just keep it going," Mears said. None of them like this one, he repeated. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). You know, the sheriff brought up a good point with me. MR: Its going to be worse for this for the area that I work in. Bill Wadell interviewing Shane Mears on the bank of the Mississippi River about his treasures. And I would imagine every one of them's caught back there right now, and I really don't know. Other variations of the mystery say Lafitte buried the treasure in multiple locations along the Gulf Coast. Oak Island the Strange, the Bizarre, and Maybe the "Truth! This one right here was the worst one Ive been in. The wind was howling, he said, and seemed to never stop. 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. Everybody knows that it would be bad. I was looking at the weather on the TV, but it went out. We just want to make sure.. Tree limbs and debris clogged the streets from the Bywater neighborhood to Uptown. 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. Jean Lafitte Mayor Tim Kerner said the town suffered "catastrophic" flooding Sunday following Hurricane Ida. 90% Silver! Dozens of residents watched as floodwaters advanced, waiting for rescues that did not start until daybreak. He was also a ham radio operator. Some small towns outside New Orleans were inundated. Read about our approach to external linking. And looking it up, it's so rare. hide caption, Aerial view of Barataria, La. He told me there is an old, very old oak tree. 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. There are many stories about what happened to Lafitte and where he died. after Hurricane Ida hit the town. hide caption. 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. No one had cellphone service. Keep in mind, most states dont have the staff come out and find you. The booty of gold and silver bullion amounted to 11,509,524 . "They feel the wind. Not only did she find silver but also a gold coin. The storm had his mobile home vibrating then it popped a skylight over the bathroom, dumping water inside. It seem to be one less treasure for us to find. 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. Across the region, many continue to be without power, after the winds downed power lines and other infrastructure. Gov. 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. "This is still real," Martinez said. But I'm being told that there was 10 foot of water an hour ago in lower Lafitte. This is the first time in my lifetime that I've left back there where I'm not actually looking at it. And I don't know what's going to happen. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "We've suffered flooding before,. JEFFERSON PARISH, La. 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. They've never faced a storm like this before. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It also has references to other lost treasure spots in Texas. What are you hearing about the situation down there? Although New Orleans did not receive a direct hit from the storm, the levees protecting the city fell under . 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. I would suspect that its higher now. "That's why we're out here. I know people must be in a panic. More a thousand people died, and at least 800,000 were left homeless. This hobby became a true passion for Mears after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005. Your device does not support this visualisation. Right now, there's nothing. Anyone can read what you share. We're excited about it," Mears said. WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio | Hurricane Ida had turned the road into a makeshift boat launch, and Mr. Roque was on a mission to find his relatives. Richard Fausset reported from Jefferson Parish, La., Rick Rojas from LaPlace, La., and Patricia Mazzei from Miami. The Hix boys from Baytown were featured on Discovery Channel's. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. ", "It's definitely 'go time.' Poking at the can was the first step in uncovering a buried treasure of rare coins estimated to be worth $10 million. "Hurricane Ian, that was my first time actually detecting with my dad on the beach," Kaylee said. There are a lot of people that are still there and OK, sitting on the porch, waving at us, Sheriff Lopinto said. 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. 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. So armed with the states list of names, addresses, and amounts owed, we went door-to-doora sort of sweepstakes a la Dateline. And I think, I never seen the list, but I think they got over 400 that stayed. After stalling for time, Lafitte finally complied in 1821. the hardy fishing village of Jean Lafitte. 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. I just don't know what to think. At least one person, an older woman, died in her home, Ms. Lee Sheng said. So was the electricity. Pirate Treasure's of Jean Lafitte An 1837 woodcut of Lafitte, W.C.C. What does it do any good for me to sit back there and drown or not make myself available? There those coins stayed until 2005, when hurricane Katrina knocked down the oak tree, revealing the treasure entombed in its roots. before Hurricane Ida 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 . I still have no idea if it was really a JL marker, or if so, it treasure was ever found. Treasure hunters were out on the beach Friday after Hurricane Nicole turned up the sand, unearthing shiny pieces of Treasure Coast history. Hurricanes, cold fronts are great," Martinez said. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Items Shane Mears has found in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a metal detector. I felt bad because I should have left with my kids, she said. 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 them, his 11-year-old brother, Juan, kept calling out, Hold the door, hold the door, terrified of the storms bluster. My son is crying. 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. They were being stubborn everyone told them to leave, but they were like, Oh, were staying, Mr. Roque, 23, said. "I opened my hand and there is a little gold coin in my hand. 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. I have a file 2 in thick on Hendricks lake treasure. That means everything that's going on is still going on back there. It was just rough, Mr. Sanford, 64, recounted, sitting back on a dry patch at the end of the street on Monday. This is horrible. They understand that.. "He grabs it out of the pile and we were just sitting there freaking out.". The . The town is about 20 miles south of New Orleans. Lea Joseph took her children to try to sleep in the trembling car once the power went out; the wind was whipping her house, uprooting trees and peeling roof shingles. Never again.. 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. In searching some old newspapers.found a newspaper article from 1935, a full page on Jean Lafitte. I'm speechless.". In 1825 somebody had a large stash of coins buried under an oak tree just outside of the city of New Orleans. 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. 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 still happens on the Treasure Coast. You always see other people going through this on the news. 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. "We just pulled it out yesterday at this privy I'm telling you about. 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. 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. (AccuWeather / Bill Wadell). They have good knowledge of what theyre doing, he said. And meet Gordon White: he may not be your typical Katrina victim. I know this thread is quite old now, but I'm wondering if any other information has been discovered about this? In the French Quarter, the streets seemed to have been washed almost clean. See link. 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. He went all the way to lower Lafitte, he said, but found few takers for a boat ride. JavaScript is disabled. Emergency service communications are still extremely limited and more than 18,300 residents are without power, according to the parish. Thanks for talking to me about the situation in Jean Lafitte, which is closer to the coast than New Orleans. This is one 1806 real from the hoard featuring King Charles IV with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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. I know that you're not there right now. The Mystery of the Final Years of Jean Lafitte . His adventures take him to dirty places that could be hiding prized possessions and pure gems. Woodblock print of the death of Jean Lafitte from The Pirates Own Book, published in 1837. Huffman is a community of some historical significance, but is hard to define as a town. I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. Citizens must also conserve water and remember the area remains under a boil water advisory. after Hurricane Ida. Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. 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. Around 1806 Lafitte came to New Orleans and operated a warehouse there where they would smuggle goods. Evacuees consoled each other after leaving Jean Lafitte, La. "We've suffered flooding before, we've suffered storms before," Kerner was quoted saying. You know, this is horrible. The demons from his days in Vietnam were haunting him. I am interesting in pirates treasures in Connecticut. He's had plenty of success over the years finding some of the millions of dollars worth of Spanish treasures. 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. At least 15 people were rescued on Tuesday, she said. Aerial images show whole neighbourhoods submerged. before Hurricane Ida. hide caption. New Orleans itself had been bruised but not beaten. The coins were attributed to the pirate Jean Lafitte because of the hoard location near his base of operations. The two-bedroom trailer was wrecked, with only the air-conditioner intact among piles of mangled furniture, kitchen supplies and personal belongings. 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. He started with the company as a kid , fresh from the battlefields of Vietnam.