Scott Ruskan
Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, a United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, is being hailed as a hero for his remarkable efforts during the devastating flash floods in Central Texas, where he personally rescued 165 victims and served as the only triage coordinator at the scene. His courageous actions during his first rescue mission have drawn national recognition, including praise from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who emphasized Ruskan's selflessness and dedication to the mission of the Coast Guard.
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USCG rescue swimmer and Legion of Merit recipient Scott Ruskan discusses being honored by President Donald Trump.
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Scott Ruskan received the Medal of Valor for saving over 160 people during a flood in Texas.
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Scott Ruskan, a rescue swimmer from the Coast Guard, managed to evacuate 165 people from Camp Mystic.
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Scott Ruskan is a Coast Guard rescue swimmer credited with saving at least 165 lives during a flood rescue operation.
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Scott Ruskan saved directly 165 victims of the devastating floods in Texas during his first rescue mission.
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Panama· 2025-07-08
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Italy· 2025-07-08
Scott Ruskan, a rescue swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people in floods.
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Scott Ruskan, during his first rescue mission, directly saved 165 victims of the devastating floods in Texas.
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Video: Rescue swimmer, who is credited with saving 165 people in floods, speaks to CNNUnited States· 2025-07-07
Rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan describes what it was like on his first mission with the US Coast Guard rescuing children from Camp Mystic.
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terrified girls, helicopters and a harrowing scene – The Irish Times
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Scott Ruskan is being hailed as an 'American hero' for rescuing 165 people during the floods in Texas.
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Brazil· 2025-07-07
Scott Ruskan was singled out by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for his efforts saving 165 victims as the only triage coordinator at the scene of the floods.
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