Longreads (Leads)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/28/louisiana-bayou-levee-gulf?src=longreads

This is a story about a heroic man who saved his town, but wanted to be stopped by the government. Personally, I don’t really like the lead to the story because it isn’t as interesting as the title. When I initially read the title to the story, but the lead was so long and informative that it already began to bore me.

1. “We wouldn’t have a community,” said 69-year-old Windell Curole. Curole is eluding to his efforts to save his community while disobeying federal officials to do so. Had Curole surrendered to federal resistance of his plan, the Gialliano, Louisiana community could have been left is far worse condition.
2. 69-year-old Windell Curole, accompanied by others seeking refuge from Hurricane Ida, gazed out of the window of Lady of Sea Hospital as heavy wind force ripped apart surrounding buildings. Following Hurricane Ida, Curole went against the requests of federal officials to save his community. Why did the government want to stop Curole?
3. In the fall of 2021, Lady of Sea Hospital in Galliano, Louisiana was home to refugees seeking shelter from Hurricane Ida. Among those seeking refuge was 69-year-old Windell Curole who had been a lifelong resident of the area. Curole was willing to help his community even if it meant going going against government commands.