 | BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Fighting off sharks: Here's one you don't see every day - the Coast Guard plucked three boaters from the Gulf of Mexico who had spent more than 24 hours in the water fending off sharks. Yep - sharks. Missy Wilkinson has the latest.
Hospital flood risk: Sobering statistic to mull over today: 80% of hospitals in metro New Orleans are at risk of flooding during a Category 2 or stronger hurricane. That means nearly 3,500 beds are in vulnerable spots, Emily Woodruff reports.
Super Saint: Yeah, you can call him Superman. Taysom Hill put on quite the show in the Caesars Superdome Sunday, and the Saints needs every bit of his heroics to pull out a win against the Seahawks. Lots of coverage today on our Saints page. Want even more Saints coverage? Sign up for our Saints Insider newsletter.
What's a wetlands bank? You might have heard of wetlands mitigation banks but weren’t sure how they work. Sara Pagones gives us the rundown today – and their sometimes controversial role in residential and commercial development.
Fest time: What a great weekend across the metro area. Football, food, music! Check out these photos from the Gretna Heritage Festival, which returned after a two-year hiatus.
Thanks for reading Lunch Line today – and remember, you can keep up all day long at NOLA.com. Bob | 
