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US Coast Guard rescue swimmer during Hill Country flooding to receive Pat Tillman Award at ESPYs
By Nate Kotisso, Rocky Garza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
A member of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was among the many who responded to the deadly July 4 flooding in the Hill Country, is set to be recognized at next month’s ESPYs.According to an ESPN news release, Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan will receive The Pat Tillman Award for Service. The netwo...
Key takeaway Coast Guard, who was among the many who responded to the deadly July 4 flooding in the Hill Country, is set to be recognized at next month’s ESPYs.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The recognition of Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan at the ESPYs is a testament to the bravery and selflessness of the men and women who serve in the US Coast Guard. Ruskan's actions during the July 4 flooding in the Hill Country, where he helped save over 160 people, demonstrate the critical role that the Coast Guard plays in responding to natural disasters in Texas. As a community in the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is not immune to the impacts of severe weather and flooding, and the heroism of individuals like Ruskan serves as a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness and response. The fact that Ruskan was dispatched from Corpus Christi and operated in the Hill Country highlights the regional nature of disaster response efforts, and the need for coordination and cooperation between different communities and agencies.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A member of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was among the many who responded to the deadly July 4 flooding in the Hill Country, is set to be recognized at next month’s ESPYs.According to an ESPN news release, Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan will receive The Pat Tillman Award for Service. The netwo...
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