Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan is already being hailed an "American hero" after his very first mission -- helping to save the lives of 165 Texas flash-flood victims.

Scott Ruskan has been around military people his whole life, whether they were in his family or the group of friends he hangs around. He currently studies accounting at Rider University. “I looked ...

And he was, ironically, a skilled swimmer, according to his family. "That man cared more about his kids than anyone else I've ever met," said Ryan Olson, his brother, of Eagan.

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 28: A Coast Guard helicopter hoists a wheel chair on board after lifting a person to safety from the area that was inundated with flooding from Hurricane Harvey on August 28 ...

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — For four years, Scott Shull has started each workday with a swim in the indoor pool at Anne Springs Close Greenway — a daily mile to keep his heart healthy and "do ...

The Knoxville Fire Department and rescue squads are searching for a missing person after reports of a drowning at Augusta Quarry around 9 p.m. June 14 in Fort Dickerson Park.

For four years, Scott Shull has started each workday with a swim in the indoor pool at Anne Springs Close Greenway – a daily mile to keep his heart healthy and “do something good” for himself.

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla — A family is feeling thankful after their 15-year-old was found safely on Sunday in what Martin County officials are calling a "miracle rescue." Teen swimmer found safe after ...

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from the Air Station Port Angeles was able to help both the man and his dog to safety, and they did not suffer any injuries.