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Coast Guard Hero Saves 180 in Floods | San Antonio News
Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan is being honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the ESPYs for his heroic actions during last year’s deadly floods near Camp Mystic. When a chaotic rescue call came in with minimal intel, Ruskan leapt into action—becoming the first on the ground amid torrential weather and debris-choked valleys. Over four grueling hours, he and his crew evacuated 180 campers and counselors, with Ruskan personally helping 165 board a military aircraft. Beyond the physical danger, he calmed terrified kids, reassuring them to “hang in there,” even reconnecting…
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