Body recovered near Burnout Bridge in Vinton

Published 5:34 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2024

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in reference to a possible body found in the waterway near Old Highway 90/Burnout Bridge in Vinton.

CPSO Marine Division arrived on scene and was able to recover the body.

 The investigation is in the preliminary stages, it is unknown at this time if foul play is involved. The investigation is continuing and more information will be released once it becomes available.

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The coroner will determine cause of death.