Digital8 - 2002/03 Louisiana Easter, Hurricane Lili, & Aftermath
Channel: Helix's Cams & Tapes
Date: 2020-03-17

This is the second of 2 Digital8 tapes I received several years ago with my Sony DCR-TRV320. From what I can guess, they were both recorded by the same family, with the exact camcorder I now own. I only assume they are from Louisiana because of a TV station that is recorded in this tape, identifying itself as "10 KLFY - Acadiana's Local News Leader". KLFY still operates today, you can find their website with a quick search.

Unlike the last video, I believe everything here is recorded in the correct order, at least chronologically. The Easter portions were shot February 30, 2002. The majority of the tape, the hurricane footage, include a brief segment from October 2, and was mostly recorded on October 3, 2002; this includes footage of the family driving around in the aftermath. The final segments were shot November 13, 2003, a little over a year after the hurricane according to the date, although I think there is reason to believe this may have been an accidental year change when someone set the time, as the footage of houses being torn down by construction equipment would presumably be due to the hurricane's destruction, and indeed the environment still seems quite soaked and shaken. Make of it what you will.

If you are/know any of the people in this video, feel free to contact me here on YouTube.