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According to a report from 247Sports, former LSU announcer Jim Hawthorne has been reported as missing in the wake of massive flooding within the Baton Rouge area.
He has @ATT cell phone. Tried numerous times since yesterday to reach him with no luck. Anyone out there see Jim? https://t.co/kRLzXLqDnw
— Michael Bonnette (@LSUBonnette) August 14, 2016
Hawthorne’s home reportedly was flooded on Saturday evening. The family of Hawthorne has not heard from himself or his wife, Carol, since late on Saturday.
Thanks Ross. Please contact me if you've seen or heard from Jim Hawthorne or his wife Carol. #laflood https://t.co/gz4rc0eshz
— Michael Bonnette (@LSUBonnette) August 14, 2016
Hawthorne had been an announcer for the Tigers dating back to 1979 — before retiring this past December. A GoFundMe account has been set up as a means to provide monetary support for those embroiled in the flooding.
If anyone has seen Jim Hawthorne, please have him call 499-1073…
— Charles Hanagriff (@C_Hanagriff) August 14, 2016
