Flooding Continues, Dozens Rescued
<p>From St. Landry to Vermilion Parishes, high water has covered much of South Louisiana. One major problem, backwater flooding.</p><p>Crowley is one of the hardest hit areas. Water covers Parkerson Avenue as well as exit 80 westbound on I-10.</p><p>One of the hardest hit neighborhoods, North Cherokee Drive in Crowley. The water continues to rise and the only way to get around is with a four wheeler or a boat. The water has risen about two to three feet just today.</p><p>Since Friday afternoon, dozens of volunteers braved the flood waters on North Cherokee Drive, rescuing those in need.</p><p>"We got here and they had people walking in water chest deep, so I went to get the boat."</p><p>Jonathan Hebert and his team pulled more than 30 people including their pets to safety. People were carrying shopping bags with a change of clothes and a few valuables before leaving.</p><p>Homes now look like islands. The rescue boats a sigh of relief for people looking to get out.</p><p>"I came through here yesterday with my one ton, but I wouldn't pull that again. I don't know when this thing will let us back down," said Craig Duplichan.</p><p>Despite the water rising, some neighbors are taking their chances and waiting to see how high it gets before they leave.</p><p>"I've got some chickens in the back I've got to keep feeding. So, we're going to stay until I've got to get out," said Aubale Lavergne.</p><p>The volunteers will return Sunday morning. If you need immediate help, call 9-1-1, they have boats on standby for anyone who needs to be rescued.</p><p>Chris Welty<br />cwelty@katctv.com</p><p> </p><br clear="all"/><p><a href="http://www.katc.com/news/flooding-continues-dozens-rescued/" title="Flooding Continues, Dozens Rescued">Permalink</a>| <a href="http://www.katc.com/news/flooding-continues-dozens-rescued/#comments" title="View user submitted comments on this entry">Comments</a></p><br/>
