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    The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Aug 2017

    Calling themselves the Cajun Navy, volunteers from Baton Rouge, La., came to the rescue in flood-devastated Houston http://nyti.ms/2x6jQSl pic.twitter.com/jkCwzQoY9T

    12:36 PM - 30 Aug 2017
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      2. The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Aug 2017

        After a 9-hour drive, the volunteers bunked for the night at a sheriff’s training facility near downtown Houston http://nyti.ms/2x6jQSl pic.twitter.com/N1W0bDlJkD

        4 replies 56 retweets 179 likes
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      3. The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Aug 2017

        The Cajun Navy has come to the rescue in previous disasters, supporting emergency workers during Hurricane Katrina http://nyti.ms/2x6jQSl pic.twitter.com/Iy02d6pEmH

        12 replies 143 retweets 396 likes
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      4. The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Aug 2017

        Calls for help were relayed by a dispatcher using a walkie-talkie app on volunteers' phones http://nyti.ms/2x6jQSl pic.twitter.com/5RPSb2xiiZ

        10 replies 53 retweets 162 likes
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      5. The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Aug 2017

        To navigate their boats, they followed directions on their phones meant for driving http://nyti.ms/2x6jQSl pic.twitter.com/KUsec41NfC

        13 replies 115 retweets 405 likes
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      6. The New York Times‏Verified account @nytimes 30 Aug 2017

        After rescuing stranded people, the volunteers, tired and soaking wet, headed east, responding to more flood reports http://nyti.ms/2x6jQSl pic.twitter.com/j1G3HOGqJl

        18 replies 105 retweets 381 likes
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      2. GET OUT AND VOTE!!‏ @IBakeLikeMom 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        I call them Cajun Navy Heroes!!! Thank you for all you do!

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      4. GET OUT AND VOTE!!‏ @IBakeLikeMom 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @maga7102 @nytimes

        1. I don't think so. 2. Why must you turn this into a political thing? You make yourself look childish, just like the man you idolize.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      1. Terri O'Neill Mackey‏ @MackeyTheresa 30 Aug 2017
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        Gotta love the Cajun Navy!!!

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      1. Arizona Political  💎‏ @AZVotes 30 Aug 2017
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        #CajunNavy is awesome! They are the pure essence of what it means to be an American!!

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      2. Nutriwars.com‏ @NUTRIWARS 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes @Iromg

        Funny how redneck Trump supporters are coming to the rescue of the anti Trumpers in the Democrat suburbs of Houston.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Dr Egnorwiddle‏ @CletusAwreeetus 31 Aug 2017
        Replying to @NUTRIWARS @nytimes @Iromg

        Because this is bigger than mere politics. You don't stop to ask an 80 year old lady how she voted when she is up to her head in water.

        0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
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      2. Overturn Citizens United NOW 📢‏ @j_brooks27 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        A big thanks to these brave & selfless volunteers!

        1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
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      1. barbara fitz‏ @barbfitz19 30 Aug 2017
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        Geaux Cajun Navy!!!!

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      2. Nan Stegall‏ @StegallNan 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        Thank you!!!! God Bless Them All.

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      2. Covfefe‏ @Oekolf 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @nytimes

        If every texan would wear high heels, no boats would be needed.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      3. Richard Brown Jr‏ @rgbrown1001 30 Aug 2017
        Replying to @Oekolf @nytimes

        And if you would stop spreading hate America would be a better place high heels really? Get a life

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