DELCAMBRE, La. (KLFY)-In Delcambre, shrimping is more than just a business, it's a way of life for the community.

The Delcambre Shrimp Festival, an event that highlights the shrimping industry, provides a platform for local shrimpers to showcase their work and traditions.

Local shrimpers, Shane Leblanc and Marcus Leblanc, shared what it means to carry on this vital tradition.

"It's a life we love to do it, we were born and raised here," said Shane Leblanc.

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The Leblanc brothers have inherited a tradition passed down through generations. But with that life comes challenges, as rising costs and foreign imports have made it harder for local shrimpers to survive.

"It cost about $900 to go out a week to go out, so before yo

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