Flood Displaces Coffin

A sad side effect of the current flood is its impact on cemeteries.  The Vicksburg Daily News has confirmed that the first known coffin appeared yesterday in the Floweree Road, Redwood area.  You need not be worried that it may have been a family member of yours.  Everyone that needed to know has been contacted.

Fisk Airtight Coffin from the 1800s

Floods displacing coffins is not a common occurrence, but it happens often enough.  Out of respect for all involved. the Vicksburg Daily News will not name the family or exact location.

If you happen upon a dislodged coffin, call 911.  The flood waters are toxic and you may cause yourself harm in an effort to assist.