Second body recovered from Gulf identified as search for lift boat crew members continues

All TPR outdoor activities canceled this weekend due to field conditions
April 16, 2021
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April 16, 2021
All TPR outdoor activities canceled this weekend due to field conditions
April 16, 2021
UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory lifted
April 16, 2021

A body recovered Friday in the search to find crew members that were aboard the lift boat that capsized Tuesday near Port Fourchon has been identified, according to reports.


The Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office identified the crew member as 69-year-old Ernest Williams, of Arnaudville.

Family at the scene confirmed the recovery of the body 33 miles from where the boat capsized, according to WDSU.