6th recovered body identified as Franklin man

Media sources are reporting the recovery of a sixth body from the Seacor Power crew, this one from Franklin.
The Advocate on Wednesday quoted Lafourche Parish Coroner John King as identifying the recovered crew member as Quinon Pitre, 31, a father of two from Franklin.
Pitre’s body was recovered late Tuesday by divers.
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search Monday night, but divers from Donjon-SMIT and Phoenix International remain at the site where the Seacor Power capsized in tropical-storm force weather April 13, about eight miles south of Port Fourchon.
The National Transportation Safety Board has assumed control of the investigation.
Six crew members were rescued by the Coast Guard and Good Samaritan volunteers later that day.
Five other bodies had been recovered: David Ledet, 63, the captain; Anthony Hartford, 53, of New Orleans; Wallingsford, 55, of Gilbert in northeast Louisiana; Ernest Williams, 69, of Arnaudville; and Lawrence Warren, 36, of Terrytown.
Seven crew members remain missing despite the efforts of rescuers who hope men may have stayed alive in the capsized boat. The missing crew members are thought to be Jay Guevara, Dylan Daspit, Gregory Walcott, Chaz Morales, Jason Krell, Darren Encalade and Cooper Rozands.
The NTSB is asking for information from people who might have been on the water when the lift boat capsized about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and from people who have worked on the boat and might have photos or videos from that experience. They encouraged people to use the email address eyewitness@ntsb.gov.
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, issued this statement:
“Since last Wednesday, my office has been in constant contact with the U.S. Coast Guard and Seacor Marine. I have received briefings twice daily from Coast Guard officials, and we offered every measure of federal support deemed necessary to assist with the search, rescue, and recovery missions.
“I’ve also communicated directly with many, many Louisiana citizens who shared firsthand observations. I share the public’s frustration and sadness with the outcome of the rescue missions. We are resolved to ensure last week’s tragedy is deeply reviewed. My office supports a thorough investigation into the events preceding and following the vessel’s capsizing.
“Our prayers are with the families of every crew member involved in this tragic event. I offer my deepest condolences and prayers for healing during this difficult time.”