Louisiana National Guard performs search and rescue in Lake Charles, La.

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jerry Rushing | Pfc. Lloyd Thomas, an engineer from the 921st Horizontal Engineers in Winnsboro, La., loads back on the light medium tactical vehicle after a successful rescue operation. The Engineers are running search and rescue missions day and night in the Lake Charles, La., area until all areas have been searched.  

UNITED STATES

09.13.2008

Story by Staff Sgt. Jerry Rushing 

241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

By Staff Sgt. Jerry Rushing
241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Louisiana National Guard worked a fast and furious pace to save people in the Lake Charles, La., area from flooding caused by Hurricane Ike.

Soldiers from the 921st Horizontal Engineers out of Winnsboro, La., have rescued 39 people, three dogs and two cats in the first wave of search and rescue missions on Sept. 13, 2008. The Engineers will continue to run missions day and night until all areas have been searched.

• Date Taken: 09.13.2008
• Date Posted: 09.14.2008 01:44
• Story ID: 23615
• Location: US