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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.”
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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