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Floating islands menace Louisiana swamps and railways described
The article details drifting "trembling prairies" and "flottants" in the Des Allemands region above New Orleans. Islands form after Hymelia crevasse flooding, drifting toward the gulf and threatening rail bridges such as the Southern Pacific over Bayou des Allemands. Railroad crews blow up and cut islands to protect lines. The owner of its property and Nuckles remain in possession pending a claimant.
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New Orleans
Des Allemands
Gulf
Louisiana Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Bayou Des Allemands
Southern Pacific
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