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A Lake Charles man was rescued by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in Cameron Parish. According to the man, he was duck hunting on a kayak when he got lost trying to find his way back to the launch. Authorities received the report when he was overdue to return and located the man the next morning. The man claims he had no cellular service to call for help. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for mild hypothermia.
A Mandeville couple has something additional to be thankful for as they were cleaning house preparing for family coming into town and found a winning lottery ticket, just two weeks shy of expiration. The ticket was valued at 1.8 million dollars, as it was the sole jackpot-winning ticket from a June drawing. Louisiana Lottery spokesperson BreAnne Frye says the ticket was found on a nightstand.
Cut 10 (11) “…the ticket expired.”
Frye added the couple plans on putting the winnings toward their retirement.
The Louisiana tradition of frying a turkey for Thanksgiving can be disastrous if not done correctly. The holiday can result in a cornucopia of calls to first responders. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says to make sure your frying pot is on grass or concrete, not on a wooden surface. Also, that it is far enough away from anything combustible.