Two Mississippi men dead following incident in canal near Pearl River - AOL
Summary
Drowning Pearl River Louisiana in Pearl River, Louisiana: Two men were found unresponsive after entering water near Lock One Navigational Canal near Pearl River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Family members pulled the 67‑year‑old Richard Robertson of Brandon, Mississippi, and the 76‑year‑old Hugh Parker of Madison, Mississippi, from the water before deputies arrived. Emergency responders attempted life‑saving measures and transported both men to a local hospital where they later died. The incident remains under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Robertson | Unknown | Fatal |
| Hugh Parker | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Two Mississippi men dead following incident in canal near Pearl River - AOL