On his first-ever mission, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan helped save 165 children from Camp Mystic during the Fourth of July Texas floods.

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Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan rescued 165 people during his first-ever mission amid Texas’ catastrophic floods. Ruskan stayed behind at Camp Mystic to triage victims on-site, allowing his helicopter to rescue more people. U.S. officials, including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, hailed Ruskan as an "American Hero" for his bravery.