Overview

• The Orleans Parish Coroner determined Bryan Vasquez died from blunt force trauma consistent with an alligator attack and drowning.
• United Cajun Navy volunteers using a thermal drone detected a heat signature on Aug. 26 and guided recovery of remains about 200 yards into a lagoon near his home.
• New Orleans police opened an internal investigation after logs showed nearly a five-hour gap between the 911 report and the first officer’s arrival.
• Detectives reclassified the case as an unclassified death investigation, obtained a warrant to seize multiple phones, and reported no arrests or suspects.
• Officials asked Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries to remove nuisance alligators from the canal area as the broader investigation continues.