A New Jersey Native is being hailed a hero for helping to rescue more than 100 people during the deadly flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. The Department of Homeland Security posted on “X” that “During the first rescue mission of his career,

Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, 26, a helicopter crew member, braved the dangerous waters to rescue dozens, according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “Scott Ruskin [sic] is an American hero. His selfless courage embodies the spirit and mission of the U.S. Coast Guard,” Noem wrote on Facebook.