Boater found stuck in St. Tammany Parish marsh by deputies rescued
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office was alerted of a missing 70-year-old man on Tuesday, July 29.
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His family told deputies that he had not returned home after a crabbing trip and had not been heard from since 10 a.m. By 5 p.m., they began the search with the help of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries and U.S. Coast Guard.
While describing his usual launch point and route, the family told deputies that the man was partially paralyzed on his left side due to a previous medical condition.
STPSO Sgt. Chuck White and Deputy John Hrabley followed the trail to find his boat partially submerged in the marsh.
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The boater was found in the water, alone, exhausted and without a phone, which fell into the water. He was reportedly in the water for about nine hours due to his medical condition.
He explained that his engine failed.
White and Hrabley rescued the man and turned him over to medical personnel who evaluated and brought him home that night.Latest Posts
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