How One Coast Guard Hero Risked Everything in Texas’ Deadliest Flood
As raging floodwaters swallowed Texas, Scott Ruskan found himself utterly alone — no backup, no radio, just 200 terrified, freezing kids begging for help. For nine relentless hours, this 26-year-old Coast Guard Petty Officer fought against impossible odds, pulling each child from the rising waters one by one.
Now, Scott is finally sharing his harrowing story — and why this incredible rescue mission never made national headlines.
The Untold Horror of Texas Floods
Over the July 4th weekend, catastrophic floods swept through Kerr and Mason counties, claiming over 100 lives, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. Many of these kids were just 8 years old. The grief was unimaginable.
“Probably the Worst Day of Their Lives”
Scott Ruskan was sent to the frontlines with the Coast Guard rescue team, but once he arrived, he realized he was the only first responder there — responsible for 200 frightened children stranded in a flood zone.
With no one else around, Scott became their lifeline, coordinating rescues between makeshift landing zones, flying in and out with groups of children to safety.
A Hero’s Humility
Despite his incredible bravery, Scott remains humble:
“The real heroes are the kids,” he says. “They were dealing with the worst moments of their lives, but they stayed strong — and that inspired me.”
Why the World Needs to Know
This extraordinary rescue deserves more than a whisper. It’s a testament to courage, determination, and the unbreakable spirit of children facing unimaginable terror.
Read the full story below — and discover why this life-saving mission stayed hidden from the spotlight.
