Rep. Tom Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency lake landing
Rep. Tom Tiffany’s (R-WI) plane made an emergency landing in a lake after losing power, forcing him to swim to safety.
TL;DR
- Rep. Tom Tiffany's plane experienced a power loss, leading to an emergency landing in Lake Wausau.
- Both Tiffany and the pilot swam to safety.
- Tiffany suffered a laceration above his right eye and received stitches.
- Both individuals were briefly hospitalized.
- The FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident.
- Tiffany expressed gratitude for his survival and the assistance received.