Summary
President Donald Trump awarded a military honor to Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer, during his State of the Union address. Ruskan saved 165 people from dangerous floods at Camp Mystic in central Texas.
Key Facts
- Scott Ruskan is a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer.
- Ruskan helped rescue 165 people after a flood at Camp Mystic.
- The flooding happened on July Fourth last year in central Texas.
- President Trump acknowledged Ruskan's efforts during the State of the Union address.
- An 11-year-old girl rescued by Ruskan attended the speech.
- The girl met Ruskan again for the first time since being rescued.
