Louisiana Department of Health Confirms Two Additional Winter Storm-Related Deaths
Louisiana Department of Health Confirms Two Additional Winter Storm-Related Deaths
From Louisiana Department of Health – The Louisiana Department of Health on Wednesday has confirmed two additional deaths tied to the February 2021 winter storm, bringing the statewide death toll to 3.
A 74-year-old Lafayette Parish woman was found to have died of exposure.
A 77-year-old Calcasieu Parish man died after he slipped and fell into a pool where he drowned.
These deaths have been confirmed by coroners to be storm-related.
Below are details on the 3 deaths LDH has confirmed to date:
- 50-year-old male, Lafayette Parish, slipped on ice and struck head on ground
- 74-year-old female, Lafayette Parish, exposure
- 77-year-old male, Calcasieu Parish, slipped into pool and drowned
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