UPDATE: Body recovered near Burnout Bridge that of New Orleans man

Published 4:16 pm Wednesday, May 29, 2024

The body of a man discovered in the waterway near Old Highway 90/Burnout Bridge in Vinton has been identified as 33-year-old Garrett Harrell Jr. of New Orleans.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kayla Vincent said the body was found at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning and was recovered by their office’s Marine Division.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages, it is unknown at this time if foul play is involved, Vincent said.

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The investigation is continuing.