Louisiana
82-year-old Louisiana man rescued after stuck hours sinking in mud while crawfishing
LA PLACE, La. – An afternoon of crawfishing turned near-death for an 82-year-old Louisiana man when he became hopelessly trapped waist-deep in muddy water for hours until help arrived.
The shocking ordeal unfolded Sunday near La Place off Interstate 10 when the Destrehan man’s family reported him missing after not hearing from him for more than eight hours, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies said the man, whose name has not been released, had been fishing for crawfish when he attempted to traverse a deep patch of water on foot.
As the soft earth gave way, he found himself sinking rapidly into the thick mud.
Despite his efforts to turn back, he was unable to free himself from the mud’s tight grip.
Adding to the fisherman’s predicament, he told deputies that his cell phone had gotten wet and would not work.
Deputies located the man’s vehicle shortly before 11:30 p.m., and drones were launched to help search.
Authorities were able to locate the missing man in the woods about 0.2 miles from his vehicle.
Authorities said the man was alert but exhausted.
He was soon equipped with a lifejacket, and, with the assistance of other deputies, he was carefully pulled to safety using a rope.
He was then rushed to a local hospital for further treatment.
St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre applauded his deputies’ efforts in finding and rescuing the man while also highlighting the dangers of venturing into the Louisiana wilderness unprepared.
“Always let someone know where you are going, where you will be and when you will be back,” Tregre said. “You never know what will happen. It’s good to make sure that other people are aware of your plans and location.”
Yasin Gungor
19 April 2026•Update: 19 April 2026
At least eight children were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in the US state of Louisiana, local police said Sunday.
Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said officers responded to the shooting just after 6 am (1100GMT), following a domestic disturbance call.
The age of the deceased ranged from one to 14 years, he said, adding that the incident involved at least 10 individuals across four separate locations.
The suspect attempted to flee by carjacking a vehicle and driving to neighboring Bossier City, where police located and shot him dead.
Bordelon said Shreveport police officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle into Bossier, where three officers discharged their firearms, killing him. He said investigators believe the suspect was the only person who opened fire at the locations.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux described the attack as “maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” adding: “It’s a terrible morning.”
No immediate information was available about the condition of the injured.
Louisiana
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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