Coast Guard member who saved 165 flood victims: 'I was just doing my job'

Article Title: Coast Guard member who saved 165 flood victims: 'I was just doing my job'

Article Excerpt: "...Petty Officer Scott Ruskan is being hailed as a hero after rescuing 165 flood victims during his very first rescue mission amid the catastrophic flooding that struck central Texas late last week.

In an appearance on "Fox & Friends" Monday morning, the 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer said he and his helicopter crew were "battling some pretty bad weather" for around five or six hours before he was able to get on scene in the Hunt area. ..."

Reference Source: www.fox7austin.com

Ex-Maine Coast Guard Cutter Helps With Massive Drug Haul In Pacific Ocean

Article Title: Ex-Maine Coast Guard Cutter Helps With Massive Drug Haul In Pacific Ocean

Article Excerpt: "A Coast Guard cutter that previously patrolled off the coast of Maine just hauled in 13,000 pounds of cocaine, officials said.

The 270-foot cutter Seneca and its sister ships seized a total of 200,000 pounds in Operation Pacific Viper, the Coast Guard announced. ...The Seneca in March 2019 was featured in a Coast Guard publicity photo towing in a disabled fishing boat 65 miles off Mount Desert. ..."

Reference Source: www.themainewire.com

Coast Guard interdicts 19 aliens 23 miles west of Oceanside

Article Title: Coast Guard interdicts 19 aliens 23 miles west of Oceanside

Article Excerpt: "...SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) interdicted 19 aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin approximately 23 miles west of Oceanside, California, Tuesday.

At approximately 2:15 a.m., David Duren’s boarding team intercepted a cuddy cabin matching the description of a suspected human smuggling boat and discovered 18 adult males and one adult female all claiming Mexican nationality.

All passengers aboard the cuddy cabin stated they had not had food or water for two days and were medically evaluated. No major medical concerns were discovered..."

Reference Source: www.news.uscg.mil