Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan from NJ has been hailed an "American hero" for rescuing those in the Texas floods.

Scott Ruskan, a US Coast Guard rescue swimmer, is being hailed as an ‘American Hero’ after he saved as many as 165 children ...

Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan rescued over 200 people during his first mission over the weekend from floods that ...

A 26-year-old New Jersey native is being hailed as a hero for his part in saving at least 165 people from Friday’s ...

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan rescued 169 people in the deadly Texas floods, including girls from Camp Mystic, officials say.

Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan rescued nearly 200 people during his first mission over the weekend from floods that ...

He stayed behind alone to comfort terrified campers while floodwaters rose around them. This Coast Guard hero was on his ...

The 26-year-old was new to the Coast Guard. He had left a previous career as an accountant before enlisting, and had ...

The 26-year-old had left his previous career as an accountant before enlisting, and had graduated from rescue swimming school ...

Scott Ruskan, 26, a helicopter rescue swimmer from New Jersey, was praised for his life-saving efforts after he was deployed ...

Despite not knowing what was going on around him. He remained focused and led 165 people, mostly children to army helicopters ...