4 sources·updated Sep 13, 10:29 PM

Congressman Safely Swims to Shore After Emergency Plane Landing

Congressman Tom Tiffany's small plane had to make an emergency landing in Lake Wausau due to a mechanical failure. Both Tiffany and the pilot managed to swim to safety with only minor injuries reported.

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wisn.com·Sep 13, 8:07 PM
Milwaukee News, Weather and Sports - Wisconsin News

Tom Tiffany's plane was forced to make an emergency water landing after a campaign event. Following the incident, Tiffany expressed gratitude, stating, "I’m grateful to God." Meanwhile, a fatal vehicle crash in Milwaukee resulted in one death and two injuries, and there was also a police-related shooting involving a Milwaukee man, prompting family concerns after viewing body camera footage.

npr.org·Sep 13, 5:45 PM
Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety : NPR

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz had to swim to safety after their small single-engine plane lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. They were in the water for approximately 20 minutes before emergency responders reached them, and Tiffany sustained minor injuries requiring stitches above his right eye. Both Tiffany and Boltz were treated for injuries, and an investigation by the FAA and NTSB is underway following the incident.

theguardian.com·Sep 13, 4:04 PM
Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake | Wisconsin | The Guardian

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany was forced to swim to safety after the light aircraft he was traveling in made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau on Saturday, following a loss of power. Tiffany and the pilot exited the sinking aircraft and swam to a shallow area, where they were later rescued by emergency responders and treated for minor injuries. Tiffany is a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin and is running with the endorsement of Donald Trump.

bbc.co.uk·Sep 13, 3:30 PM
US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake

Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany sustained minor injuries after a small plane he was aboard made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau due to a mechanical issue, forcing him and the pilot to swim to safety. Authorities received a 911 report of the incident at 20:49 local time, and Tiffany and the pilot, who also suffered minor injuries, were rescued by the Wausau Fire Department about 15 minutes later at 21:05 local time. The Beechcraft K35, which can carry up to five people, remains in the lake as investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway, while Tiffany expressed gratitude for their survival.