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.

Rep. Tom Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency lake landing

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.