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United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan on far left, from New Jersey, is being called a hero after rescuing close to 200 people following flash floods in Central Texas.

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A United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being called a hero after rescuing close to 200 people following flash floods in Central Texas.

The United States Coast Guard are the people of Charleston," he said. "So, that's what I’m most proud of." Still, he’s confident Captain Lansing will continue to guide the sector to success.

She wrote on X: “United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer and petty officer Scott Ruskan, directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas.