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It was Scott Ruskan’s first mission as a rescue swimmer for the U.S. Coast Guard on the Fourth of July along the Guadalupe River.

Coast Guard Lieutenant Blair Oguiofor was one of more than 1,700 emergency responders who headed to central Texas.

The workers were between five to six miles from the sole entry and exit point of the tunnel and about 400 feet below ground. They climbed over a 12- to 15-foot high mound of loose soil to reach four ...

Among them is Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, who is credited with helping evacuate more than 160 campers. This was Ruskan’s first recovery mission.

When Elon Musk wielded a gleaming new chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February, he was ...

Texas flooding ripped our Kerr County home from its pillars, pulling us into the water and into the night. Then morning came.

A Texas flood survivor with floppy ears is touching hearts nationwide and raising awareness for pet rescues and the need for support after disaster strikes. Meet Superman the dog.

Their vehicle for the mission was the Coast Guard’s iconic MH-65E Dolphin helicopter. It’s powered by two Turbomeca Arriel ...

Search and rescue operations remain underway in Central Texas following the devastating floods over the Fourth of July ...