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When 11-year-old Milly Cate McClymond prayed for help as floodwaters rose around her Texas summer camp, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan answered that call on his very first mission. The heroic aviation survival technician pulled 165 people to safety during deadly floods and just received the Legion of Merit at the State of the Union address.
When a sailor's vessel started sinking far offshore, quick teamwork between the Coast Guard and a passing cargo ship brought him safely home. The dramatic rescue highlights how preparedness and cooperation save lives at sea.
A stranded boater and his loyal dog were airlifted to safety after their sailboat crashed on rocks near South Carolina's Winyah Bay. Thanks to quick thinking and a working radio, both survived without serious injuries.
Three sailors were rescued from their sinking sailboat 450 miles off Florida's coast after a tanker and Coast Guard team braved massive waves through the night. Their successful rescue showcases the power of coordination and courage on the open ocean.
Two duck hunters made it home safely after the U.S. Coast Guard launched a dramatic helicopter rescue when frigid winds pushed their boat deep into a Pensacola marsh. The successful operation shows the power of quick emergency response and teamwork.
When a sailboat crashed into an outrigger canoe off Maui Thursday morning, nearby boaters and the Coast Guard teamed up to rescue all 10 people from the water in minutes. The quick response and tight-knit boating community turned a scary collision into a story of zero lives lost.
When a cargo ship went down in the South China Sea, Chinese rescuers worked alongside Philippine teams to save 15 lives and bring survivors home safely. The rescue shows how cooperation can triumph even in disputed waters.
Three mariners clinging to their sinking boat in the dark Atlantic waters got a second chance at life when Coast Guard crews arrived just in time. Standing on top of their nearly submerged vessel at 4 a.m., they watched help arrive by sea and air.