An abnormal number of deaths of bottleneck dolphins in the Northern Gulf of Mexico has prompted NOAA Fisheries to declare an Unusual Mortality Event. Jeff Palermo has more.
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Investigation Discovery will revisit the mysterious deaths of eight women in Jennings who’s bodies were scattered across southwest Louisiana from 2005 to 2009…
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Over 260 dolphins have been stranded since February 1st in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, three times the usual amount. The increase has prompted NOAA Fisheries to declare an Unusual Mortality Event. NOAA Fisheries Coordinator Dr. Terri Rowles (Rolls) on what to do if you come into contact with any stranded mammals.
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NOAA is urging you to call 1-877-Whale-Help if you find a stranded dolphin.
Of the mammals they have been able to perform necropsies on 23-percent have shown skin lesions consistent with fresh water. There are concerns the recent openings of the Bonne Carre Spillway has increased the amount of fresh water and pollutants into the Gulf, which could be contributing factors. Dr. Erin Fougeres (Foo-gere) with NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region.
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Also located in the area where the Dolphins have shown an increase of deaths is where the Deepwater Horizon Explosion impacted the gulf in 2010. Dr. Terri Rowles (Rolls) says previous studies have shown abnormal reproduction rates of mammals from the oil spill.
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Of the 260 recorded dolphin deaths Louisiana has reported 89, Mississippi 121, Alabama 32 and Florida 37.
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Investigation Discovery is running a four-hour special on Saturday and Sunday night on the unsolved murders of eight women in the Jennings area between 2005 and 2009. Ten years later the deaths are unsolved, and ID Executive Producer Liz Massie says they hope their in-depth look can shake loose some leads…
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Not all of the deaths have been ruled murders, and no one was ever charged in the case.
Reports say the women lived “high risk” lifestyles, some of them engaging in heavy drug use or prostitution, but Massie says the special looks beyond the stereotypes to tell the victim’s stories…
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The eight bodies were found discarded across backroads and bayous in and around southwest Louisiana.
The series grounds itself by following the sister and niece of one of the victims, Whitnei DuBois. Massie says the two family members and the production team cover the tragedy and track down new leads, which makes for a compelling watch.
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The first half of “Death In The Bayou: The Jennings 8″ airs Saturday at 9PM and covers the details of the murders. The second half airs Sunday at 9PM and follows several theories of why the women disappeared.
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Police are on the hunt for 39-year-old Oshay Booker who is believed to have murdered his stepfather, former Winnfield Mayor Ronald “Cloud” Goff in a familial dispute Tuesday. Winn Parish Sheriff Cranford Jordan says believes the suspect fled into Texas.
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The shooting occurred on Spillway Road in Winnfield, and Jordan says they still aren’t certain exactly what provoked the attack.1
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The suspect was last seen driving a Green Honda Pilot.
Jordan says it’s a tragedy for the city, and a personal tragedy as the Sheriff says he knew the former mayor well.
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Two years ago today, Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise was one of five people shot when a gunman opened fire on a group of Republican lawmakers while practicing for a charity baseball game. Scalise was struck in the hip and the bullet nearly killed him. In a video message, Scalise says there were many dark days during his long recovery
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Scalise underwent numerous surgeries and returned to Congress two and a half months later. The House Minority Whip says thinking back to the day he was shot, still brings out a lot of emotions….
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Scalise thanks everyone who prayed for him to recover from his near death experience…
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