Louisiana Fisherman Drowns, Body Found Near Marsh Island

(KPEL) – A shrimper from South Louisiana has died from an apparent drowning incident..

KATC TV-3 reports that 65-year-old Terral Melancon drowned after he went overboard near Marsh Island earlier this week.

Our media partners at the news station spoke to Terral’s family, and they said, ” Terral had been experiencing chest pains the day before his death. His brother believes he may have suffered a heart attack while working at sea.”…

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