Sec. Kristi Noem Applauds Coast Guard Hero Scott Ruskin After He Saves 165 Lives on First Mission in Texas Flood Disaster

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem took to X to shine a national spotlight on Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin, who personally rescued 165 Texans amid devastating flash flooding in Central Texas.

A catastrophic flash flood over the Fourth of July weekend has devastated the Texas Hill Country, particularly along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.

At least 51 fatalities have been confirmed across multiple affected counties. At least 27 girls from the Christian summer camp are still missing.