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Man found dead in Raccourci Old River; may have had medical emergency, sources say

3 months 1 week 1 day ago Sunday, February 04 2024 Feb 4, 2024 February 04, 2024 6:30 PM February 04, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATCHELOR - A body was found in the Raccourci Old River near a camp in Batchelor on Sunday afternoon. 

The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office said a boat that was still running but unoccupied drifted over to a camp on Porter Monk Road around 1:20 p.m. Deputies found a 59-year-old Jack Bradley Jr. floating in the river nearby. 

Deputies said no foul play is expected. Sources told WBRZ that Bradley may have had a medical emergency before falling into the water. 

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating. 

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