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GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 13). GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/gop-congressman-from-wisconsin-swims-to-safety-after-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-a-lake/article_59bcba46-886f-525f-9161-90dbc5265932.html

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U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican from Wisconsin, had to swim to safety after his small plane experienced engine failure during approach to Wausau Downtown Airport on Saturday evening. The pilot performed an emergency landing in Lake Wausau, where both individuals safely reached the shore by swimming. No injuries were reported.

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Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin running for governor, had to swim to safety after his single-engine Bonanza aircraft lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport late on Saturday night. The plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau, and both Tiffany and the pilot exited the sinking aircraft and swam to shallow water where they awaited rescue by boat. Emergency responders transported them to a nearby hospital, where they received treatment for minor injuries before being released.

The incident occurred as Tiffany was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner in Wisconsin. The Federal Aviation Administration stated it would investigate the crash of a Beechcraft K35 with two people aboard. Tiffany expressed gratitude toward emergency responders and the pilot, noting that God had been looking after them during the ordeal.

Tiffany's Democratic opponent, David Crowley, responded by saying he was "grateful to God" that no one else was hurt in what could have been a tragic event if not for the heroism of the pilot.

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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — A 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. asserted

he → say → lake

U.S. Rep. 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. asserted

it → say → Airport

The pilot made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. asserted

pilot → make → Wausau

They both ended up in the water and swam to safety. asserted

They → end → safety

GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

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