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The Cajun Navy: Heroes or Liability?

February 5, 2026·38 min·4-min readconversationalculture
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The Cajun Navy is a grassroots network of civilian volunteers, primarily from Louisiana, who use their boats and local knowledge to rescue people during floods and hurricanes, originating in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina when government response failed. While praised for their lifesa

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Todd TerrellBen HusserBrian TrasherNick Gautro

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