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Old 05-11-2011, 11:26 AM
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it was a copy/past from a local news thing. i cant write that well LOL. but anyway, we about to head that way and look.
 
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stay safe n hurry back (w/pics). I will check em out later...I am gonna go drown some worms
 
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That is a big mess....
 
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Morganza spillway north of the gates




The top of the levee is about 8 to 10 feet up from where we or standing
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 06:20 PM
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i didnt take these, my helicopter was in the shop that day. this is the bonnet carrie spill way. befor the locks were opened, thats the river on the left.

during the opening

the whole thing looks like a lake now
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 06:23 PM
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I think the river is on the right LOL
 
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I hope you boys are good swimmers... fingers crossed for all of ya!
 
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Old 05-11-2011, 06:58 PM
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I think the river is on the right LOL
I was gonna use a different pic from the other side.
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 12:03 AM
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Man it looks like a party going on in that last pic! If fuel wasn't so high the wife and I would pay y'all a visit and check it out in person! Good luck, prayers sent, and if ya need anything it ain't that far!!
 
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Looks like a other than normal week down there.
What kind of fish are those guys fishen for?
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 03:54 PM
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Looks like a other than normal week down there.
What kind of fish are those guys fishen for?
usually catfish, they get pretty big
 
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Old 05-13-2011, 10:54 AM
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jeeze....starting to look like 1994 when the flint broke free...good luck guys
 
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Is your helicopter out of the shop yet, George?
The gates are opening, how is that going to effect you?
Can you take anymore pics, safely?
Whats up?
Thanks!
 
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The spillway is open
YouTube - Morganza Spillway Is Opened
 
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