Body Found in the Bayou Teche on Friday Identified as Jeanerette Man

Sheriff Blaise Smith announced that the body of a man found in the Bayou Teche on Friday, June 28, 2023, has been identified as Terry Babin, 64, of Jeanerette.

At 12:30 pm on Friday, June 28, 2023, a deputy responded to a call of a boater whose boat was observed in the Bayou Teche without him in it. A deputy, accompanied by a family member of the boater, located the body in the Bayou Teche a short time later. He was located near his vessel which was close to the bank.

Detectives responded to the scene and began a death investigation. They found no evidence of foul play.

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St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office