Trump praised Coast Guard swimmer Scott Ruskin for heroic rescue efforts
Ruskin saved more than 160 girls during Camp Mystic flood
The flood tragically killed 27 campers and counselors in Texas
Recognition ceremony took place on February 25, 2026
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President Donald Trump praised Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskin during a ceremony on February 25, 2026, for his heroic efforts in saving more than 160 girls during the devastating Camp Mystic flood in Texas that tragically claimed the lives of 27 campers and counselors. The recognition came during a formal event where Trump highlighted Ruskin's extraordinary bravery and selflessness in the face of dangerous floodwaters that overwhelmed the camp. Ruskin, a decorated member of the Coast Guard's elite rescue team, reportedly worked tirelessly for hours in treacherous conditions, performing multiple rescues as floodwaters rapidly rose at the girls' camp. The Camp Mystic disaster, which occurred earlier this year, stands as one of the most tragic incidents in recent Texas history, with Ruskin's actions credited with preventing an even higher death toll. Trump's public acknowledgment of Ruskin's valor underscores the administration's emphasis on honoring first responders and military personnel who demonstrate exceptional courage during emergencies.
A coast guard or coastguard is a maritime security organization of a particular country. The term embraces wide range of responsibilities in different countries, from being a heavily armed military force with customs and security duties to being a volunteer organization tasked with search and rescue...
Camp Mystic is a private non-denominational Christian girls' summer camp in unincorporated Kerr County, Texas, US. It is set on a 725-acre (293 ha) campus consisting of two neighboring sites 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Hunt, near the confluence of the South Fork Guadalupe River and Cypress Creek. ...
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