NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Coast Guard is searching for a man after he reportedly went into Lake Pontchartrain.
The New Orleans Police Department reported receiving a call of two missing boaters from a family member, after their boat was found in the 2000 block of Lakeshore Drive.
Officers then alerted the Coast Guard.
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NOPD officers said they were able to rescue one boater, who was taken to a hospital for treatment. The search continues for the second boater.
The boater is described as a 51-year-old white male, bald and has a back tattoo. He was last seen wearing swim shorts.
Anyone with information on the incident can call 504-365-2209.
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