LDWF Agents Rescue People and Pets From Floodwaters

LDWF agents rescued 86 people, 20 pets from flooding in Avoyelles Parish

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that enforcement agents rescued a total of 86 people and 20 pets in Avoyelles Parish from floodwaters.

LDWF agents rescue people and pets from floodwaters

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents rescued 86 people and 20 pets in Avoyelles Parish from floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Arthur.LDWF agents along with Louisiana State Police troopers worked in coordination with local first responders on June 18 and June 19 in Avoyelles Parish as the area was inundated with large amounts of rainfall from Tropical Storm Arthur.LDWF agents deployed agents with trucks, ves…

Arthur damaged homes all around St. Mary

LDWF photo A Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries agent rescues a child from flooding in Avoyelles Parish. St. Mary Parish felt the impact of last week’s weather as Tropical Storm Arthur passed through.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rescues 74 people and 6 pets following Tropical Storm Arthur

MARKSVILLE — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that 74 people and 6 pets were rescued from flood waters following Tropical Storm Arthur on Thursday in Avoyelles Parish. The search and rescue operations were conducted alongside troopers from the Louisiana State Police and local first responders. Agents with the department used specialized equipment, including trucks, vessels and amphibious track vehicles, to reach resid…