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Proof of the indomitable human spirit.

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This is Scott Ruskan, the US Coast Guard hero who saved 165 campers from the floods at Camp Mystic. He's 26 years old, and this was his first mission. (lemmynsfw.com)

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Even during an awful tragedy like this, heroes like him inspire hope.

Article about him:

https://economictimes.com/news/international/us/meet-scott-ruskan-the-coast-guard-hero-who-saved-165-lives-during-the-texas-floods-scott-ruskan-news-texas-flood-news/articleshow/122300855.cms

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 days ago

If a paramedic saves my life, I am very thankful to them. I don’t care that the only reason they were there is because they’re paid to be there, humanitarian work on all levels deserves acknowledgement.