TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man after his boat was found empty near Terrebonne Parish on Wednesday, Oct.16. Coast Guard officials reported that watch standers were notified about an overdue boater near Lake Chien by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office around 8:40 p.m. Jefferson Parish students learn about jobs on the Mississippi River A response boat and aircrews were then dispatched to the area to search for the boater, a 66-year-old man. According to the Coast Guard, a nearby boater found the man's boat with no one on it. Coast Guard officials said a search is underway, and Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans aircrews, Station Grand Isle boat crews, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are assisting. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Cool, clear weather expected in NOLA with warmer days ahead Trump assassination suspect demands Judge Cannon recuse from case Peek inside the newly renovated Caesars New Orleans Democrats in tight House races ride Harris fundraising momentum to outpace GOP Two Venezuelan men shot in head in Juarez