Allen Parish resident’s complaint leads to removal of collapsed camp

ALLEN PARISH, La. (KPLC) - An abandoned camp has been removed from along the Ouiska Chitto Creek following concerns from residents and state agencies.

Allen Parish resident Taylor Alexander shared a photo with 7NEWS of her new view along her property on Ouiska Chitto Creek after the camp was removed.

Alexander said the building across from her property had been deteriorating for years and collapsed this summer. Alexander brought her concerns to the Allen Parish Police Jury, which contacted state agencies for help.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries determined that the camp was close to falling into the water, which would have violated the Scenic River Act, and launched an investigation.

The property owners were ultimately made to clean up the camp, according to LDWF Public Information Director Rene LeBreton.

The Allen Parish Police Jury said it does not have funds dedicated to clean up dilapidated properties, but it is reviewing its ordinance to better address similar situations in the future.