PRESS RELEASE

Rescues continue in small town of Hackberry, LA
Louisiana National Guard Update
HACKBERRY, La. (September 14, 2008) - While more than 7,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Louisiana National Guard are assisting in hurricane recovery operations, one small town in southwest Louisiana, is seeing more than its fair share of search and rescue operations.

Yesterday, joint efforts by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Calcasieu Sheriff's Department, 225th Engineer Brigade and 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team worked together to save lives and move out those stranded due to Hurricane Ike.

Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Wagner of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team helps Mary Louise Fowler with her puppy, Peanut. Mary and her husband, Fred, were rescued from their boat by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department after escaping from their flooded home near Hackberry, La., on Sept. 13. The family was then dropped off by the officers at the “Lily Pad” operated by 256th and transported out to safety in National Guard vehicles.
(Photo by Sgt. Rebekah L. Malone, 225th Engineer Brigade Public Affairs Representative)

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