Update: Former LSU announcer Jim Hawthorne rescued from home
By Andrew Olson
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There’s good news regarding former LSU announcer Jim Hawthorne tonight to pass along from LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette.
Jim Hawthorne has been rescued. He's safe. Thanks for all of the help.
— Michael Bonnette (@LSUBonnette) August 14, 2016
Jim Hawthorne, an LSU announcer from 1979-2015, and his wife, Carol, had been reported as missing in the wake of massive flooding in the Baton Rouge area.
Very relieved to report that Jim Hawthorne and his wife Carol have been rescued from their home. Thanks to everyone for their concern.
— Charles Hanagriff (@C_Hanagriff) August 14, 2016
#LSU's Michael Bonnette here. He told @Mark_Schlabach they launched boat to rescue Hawthorne but others got him 1st pic.twitter.com/K283kBCunO
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) August 14, 2016
The ongoing flooding in Louisiana has led to one Creole State prospect postponing his commitment. The University of South Carolina has also publicly shown support for LSU in wake of the flooding.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
