Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lake
Wisconsin Representative Tom Tiffany and his pilot swam to safety after their light aircraft made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau due to engine failure. The incident occurred late Saturday as Tiffany was returning from a political dinner, and both individuals were treated for minor injuries at a nearby hospital. Tiffany, a Republican gubernatorial candidate endorsed by Donald Trump, shared details of the rescue on social media.
- ▪Representative Tom Tiffany and his pilot exited their submerging aircraft and swam to a shallow area in Lake Wausau.
- ▪The single-engine Bonanza aircraft lost power while approaching Wausau downtown airport on Saturday.
- ▪Emergency responders arrived by boat to rescue the two men, who were subsequently treated for minor injuries.
- ▪Tom Tiffany is a Republican congressman from Wisconsin currently running for governor with Donald Trump's endorsement.
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Representative Tom Tiffany, Republican of Wisconsin. Photograph: Jim Vondruska/ReutersView image in fullscreenRepresentative Tom Tiffany, Republican of Wisconsin. Photograph: Jim Vondruska/ReutersWisconsinWisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in lakeRepublican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and pilot swim to safety after plane made emergency landing in lake Associated PressSun 13 Sep 2026 12.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.Representative Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse county Lincoln Day Dinner when the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau downtown airport.
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