Social Media Reacts After Missing Chef Emerges Alive

In a stunning and perplexing turn of events, beloved chef Demietriek Scott, who was reported missing and later believed to be dead, emerged alive on Monday, leaving the community both relieved and astounded.

As news of his miraculous reappearance spread, social media platforms exploded with reactions, leading many to dub the incident as the "most New Orleans story ever."

The saga began on Saturday, June 10, when the 47-year-old chef was reported missing. Authorities revealed that the person who filed the report had not been in contact with Scott for a period of two weeks, neither in person nor through phone communication.

Heightening the concern, Scott's family shared that the Orleans Parish Coroner's office had provided them with a preliminary notification that a deceased body discovered on Monday (Jun. 12) in the Ninth Ward was likely Scott.

However, just before 4 p.m. on Monday, an unexpected and astonishing scene unfolded as reporters gathered near the Scott family's residence to cover the tragic news of the chef's demise. Out of nowhere, Scott himself appeared, fully alive and well, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"I've been around," Scott calmly stated. "I essentially just needed some time for myself... Life caves in on you sometimes, and that's just what happened."

Expressing gratitude for the concern shown during his absence, Scott shared, "I appreciate it. I didn't know that was a thing... I just needed to get away from everything and just stay in for a little while."

The New Orleans community, social media users, and fans of Scott's culinary skills were left in a state of disbelief.

People took to various online platforms, flooding them with videos, tweets, and memes, as they processed the mind-boggling sequence of events.

Many were captivated by the quintessentially New Orleans nature of the incident, highlighting the city's propensity for the unexpected and its ability to create stories that defy conventional logic.

Born and raised in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, Demietriek Scott is known for operating the popular Chef Scott's Creole BBQ food truck and lending his culinary talents to prestigious establishments such as Commander's Palace, Windsor Court, and Redfish Grill.

As the city rejoices at the safe return of their esteemed chef, the social media frenzy continues to grow, with online communities reflecting on the truly extraordinary nature of the story.

And of course, now that they know Chef is OK, the internet always has jokes.

The resilient spirit of New Orleans, where even the most inexplicable events unfold, once again captured the fascination of the world.