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Photo of Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan (Perry Shirzad)
In the chaotic aftermath of the devastating floods at Camp Mystic on the Guadalupe River, Scott Ruskan, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people in what was marked as his very first rescue operation.
A Coast Guard spokesperson highlighted his pivotal role among the 12 rescue helicopters, including those from the National Guard and the Army, that converged on the site.
Texas flooding hero: In his own words
Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan of the U.S. Coast Guard joined FOX & Friends on Monday morning to talk about his role in the flood rescue efforts. Ruskan is credited with saving almost 200 people. (Video via FOX News Channel)
Ruskan an “American hero”
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United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, posted about Ruskan’s recovery efforts on X, calling him an “American Hero”.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the social media page of Kristi Noem.