Scott Ruskin, a rescue swimmer for the U.S. Coast Guard, is being hailed as a hero for his response to the devastating flooding at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. He is credited with saving 165 lives and opened up about the experience on the July 7 episode of 'Good Morning America.

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 Warren County resident, is being hailed as a hero for his rescue efforts during the deadly flooding in Central Texas.