Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan from NJ has been hailed an "American hero" for rescuing those in the Texas floods. Here's what to know.

Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, 26, saved 165 people during his first-ever mission amid catastrophic Texas flooding. Serving as the only triage coordinator at Camp Mystic, he managed emergency care as 12 helicopters responded.

Scott Ruskan, a 26-year-old rescue swimmer with the U.S. Coast Guard, is being applauded as an "American hero" after his first mission saw him save 165 people affected by the flash floods in Texas. Newsweek reached out to Ruskan via social media message for comment outside of regular working hours.