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Cajun Navy rescues North Texas youth baseball team in Mississippi
By Dionne Anglin at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Volunteers with Cajun Navy 2016 safely evacuated members of the Parker County Pickles youth baseball team after rapid floodwaters threatened their Mississippi Airbnb during a tournament.
Why this matters in The Plano
The rescue of the Parker County Pickles youth baseball team by the Cajun Navy 2016 in Mississippi brings attention to the potential risks that local sports teams face when traveling for tournaments. Many Plano families have children who participate in youth sports teams that travel to other states for competitions, and this incident serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected challenges that can arise. The fact that the team was staying in an Airbnb, a common practice for traveling teams, highlights the need for families and team organizers to thoroughly research and prepare for potential emergencies when traveling. As the summer sports season gets underway, Plano families with children participating in travel sports should take note of this incident and ensure they have plans in place for unexpected situations, including natural disasters like flooding.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Volunteers with Cajun Navy 2016 safely evacuated members of the Parker County Pickles youth baseball team after rapid floodwaters threatened their Mississippi Airbnb during a tournament.
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