Scott Ruskan

Scott Ruskan

rescue swimmer United States

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.

Born on Jul 04, 1997 (28 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.06%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
942,999
Power
48,824$
Sentiment
8.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 7 8.43 0.22% +0% 331,002,651 716,234 $21,000,000 45,440$
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 2,957 $62,000 36$
Panama 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,259 $76,000 57$
Brazil 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 211,049,527 122,918 $1,500,000 874$
Argentina 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 45,195,774 26,231 $450,000 261$
Ecuador 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 17,643,060 10,093 $108,000 62$
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,803 $2,700,000 947$
Italy 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 60,461,826 34,569 $2,000,000 1,144$
Ireland 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,030,000 2,935 $5,100 3$
Totals 15 747,677,735 942,999 $27,901,100 48,824$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Scott Ruskan is a Coast Guard rescue swimmer credited with saving at least 165 lives during a flood rescue operation. 9

The Guardian: Teen counselors and rookie rescue swimmer save dozens in Texas camp flood | Texas floods 2025

United States United States: Scott Ruskan is a US Coast Guard rescue swimmer who saved over 100 people during the Texas floods. 9

CNN: Scott Ruskan: This US Coast Guard rescue swimmer saved over 100 people from Texas flood

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Scott Ruskan, during his first rescue mission, directly saved 165 victims of the devastating floods in Texas. 9

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: ‘Entré en pánico y recé’: testimonios de las inundaciones en Texas

United States United States: Rescue swimmer, who is credited with saving 165 people in floods, speaks to CNN. 9

CNN: Video: Rescue swimmer, who is credited with saving 165 people in floods, speaks to CNN

United States United States: Rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan describes what it was like on his first mission with the US Coast Guard rescuing children from Camp Mystic. 7

CNN: Video: US Coast Guard rescue swimmer describes arriving at the scene in Texas