Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landing
Summary
Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany was slightly injured after the private plane he was on lost power and made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. Tiffany and the pilot escaped the sinking plane and waited for help before being taken to the hospital.Key Facts
- The emergency happened as the plane approached Wausau Downtown Airport.
- The plane lost power, forcing the pilot to land it on the water.
- Both Tiffany and the pilot exited the plane and swam to shallow water.
- Emergency teams arrived quickly to assist them.
- Tiffany only had minor injuries and was hospitalized briefly.
- The Federal Aviation Authority is investigating the incident.
- Tiffany expressed gratitude to the pilot and emergency responders.
- His political opponent, David Crowley, also commented on the incident, thanking the pilot for his actions.
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