Rep. Tom Tiffany, pilot swim to safety after emergency water landing
Summary
U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany and the pilot made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau after their plane lost power near Wausau Downtown Airport. Both swam to safety with minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital before being released.Key Facts
- The emergency landing happened Saturday night just before 9 p.m.
- The plane lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
- The pilot performed a water landing on Lake Wausau to avoid a crash.
- Tiffany and the pilot exited the plane as it began to sink and swam to a shallow area.
- Emergency responders reached them by boat and helped with rescue.
- Both Tiffany and the pilot had minor injuries and were treated at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
- Tiffany thanked the pilot and emergency workers for their quick response.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
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