Coast Guard locates Larose family needing assistance in Terrebonne Bay
Authorities initially notified that vessel with family was taking on water
Members of the Coast Guard located a Larose family that was previously believed to be on a vessel taking on water in Terrebonne Bay.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office received word Sunday evening that Slate Santia, his wife and two children were on the 35-foot white Lafitte Skiff when it began "taking on water."
According to the Coast Guard, the family of four from Larose sent out notification for assistance. Crews immediately began a search around the bay.
On Monday morning, officials with the Coast Guard found the family near Timbalier Bay. This is east of where they were originally reported needing assistance.
No injuries were reported. Further details were not readily available.
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