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A Louisiana National Guardsman constructs a Hesco barrier wall along portions of the coast off Cameron Parish, La., June 14. The Hesco wall, comprised of linked baskets filled with sand, is designed to contain encroaching oil on the beach where it can be cleaned.

BARRIER BUILDER

A Louisiana National Guardsman constructs a Hesco barrier wall along portions of the coast off Cameron Parish, La., June 14. The Hesco wall, comprised of linked baskets filled with sand, is designed to contain encroaching oil on the beach where it can be cleaned.

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