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• Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing

  May 30, 2026 1:31 PM

  BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted. Two men remain missing. Lao and Thai rescue groups posted about the successful operation on social media,... more »

• Social Security Administration says walking, talking man is dead Play Video

  December 22, 2025 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man recently discovered that he's been declared dead by the Social Security Administration. Herman Banks is walking and talking and definitely not dead. The 83-year-old recently went to withdraw money, only to find that his account was nearly drained. He quickly learned that he had... more »

• Ascension Parish family grateful to be alive after ice-covered tree destroys house Play Video

  February 15, 2021 8:00 PM

  GONZALES- A family in Ascension Parish is grateful to be alive after an ice-encased tree uprooted and came crashing down on their house while they were inside. Amanda Good recalled the terrifying moments it unfolded. "At about 9 a.m., we were all in the house, and... more »

• Man having a tough time proving he's alive, not dead Play Video

  December 17, 2018 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who is clearly alive says he was marked dead by the Social Security Administration and Veterans Affairs. For the last few weeks, Lonnell Brister has been fighting for his life and come up unsuccessful. It's why he contacted 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss Monday... more »

• Piglet presumed dead in SACS store fire found alive

  February 14, 2017 8:58 PM

  GONZALES - A piglet that was presumed dead in a fire at SACS Western Store Sunday has reportedly been found alive found alive. According to a Facebook post , employees found the piglet wandering behind the store Tuesday afternoon. The piglet doesn't appear to have suffered any major injuries.... more »

• Donaldsonville residents say prayers saved their lives during tornado Play Video

  February 7, 2017 6:43 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – Residents in Donaldsonville are thankful to be alive following severe storms and tornadoes on Tuesday. One resident, Clark Richard, told WBRZ that he was trapped inside of his home when the tornado touched down in the area. Richard got emotional while talking to WBRZ reporter Natalia Verdina.... more »