U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Saves Over 200 Children Amid Devastating Texas Floods in First Mission
In a remarkable display of courage and skill, a newly minted U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer embarked on his first mission and successfully rescued more than 200 children trapped by catastrophic flooding in Texas. Deployed solo to Camp Mystic, a flood-affected shelter area, the 26-year-old rescue swimmer encountered a scene of fear and desperation as dozens of children huddled together, scared, terrified, and cold. “I really just relied on the training we get,” the rescue swimmer explained. “Coast Guard rescue swimmers receive some of the highest-level training in the world.” This training proved invaluable as he navigated the dangerous, flood-ravaged












