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

Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany and pilot swim to safety after plane made emergency landing in lake

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

TL;DR

  • Representative Tom Tiffany swam to safety after his plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau.
  • The aircraft lost power while approaching Wausau downtown airport.
  • Tiffany and the pilot were treated for minor injuries at a hospital.
  • Tiffany is a Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin.
  • The aircraft was a single-engine, four-seat Bonanza.