A 26-year-old Coast Guard Petty Officer, Scott Ruskan, has emerged as a beacon of courage during the catastrophic flash flooding at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp in Kerr County, Texas.
As the sole triage coordinator, Ruskan orchestrated the rescue of 165 campers and staff on 4 July 2025, guiding groups of 10 to 15 to safety via helicopters amidst a 26-foot surge of the Guadalupe River.
