CG ends Pontchartrain search

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard is searching for a possible person in the water after reports of a vehicle going over the Lake Pontchartrain (La.) Causeway Bridge before 4 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. CG Sector New Orleans received a report from bridge authorities regarding a possible vehicle in the water after deputies reported a missing guardrail and propane tanks in the roadway. Those involved in the search include an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from CG Air Station New Orleans; a response boat and crew from CG Station New Orleans; Causeway Police; St. Tammany and Jefferson parishes' sheriff’s offices. Anyone with information can contact CG Sector New Orleans at 504-365-2200. UPDATE: The CG has ended its search for a person in the water after a body was recovered Jan. 24 by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office marine unit about 5 p.m. (Source: Coast Guard 01/24/18)