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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany swims to safety after emergency plane landing on lake
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A small plane carrying U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Wisconsin, made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau. Tiffany and the pilot were able to swim to safety after the aircraft went down. Reports indicate Tiffany suffered minor injuries in the incident. The event has been covered by multiple news outlets including Politico, CNN, BBC, and local Wisconsin media. The cause of the emergency landing is under investigation.
Source report
Multiple news outlets report that U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany (R-WI) escaped with minor injuries after his private aircraft made an emergency landing on a lake in Wisconsin.
Incident Overview
A private plane carrying Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany was forced to make an emergency water landing on Lake Wausau. Following the landing, Tiffany swam to safety.
Key Facts
- Location: Lake Wausau, Wisconsin
- Aircraft: Private plane
- Injuries: Rep. Tom Tiffany suffered minor injuries
- Outcome: Tiffany swam to safety after the emergency landing
Sources
- Politico: "Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate swims to safety after emergency landing"
- CNN: "Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany suffers minor injuries when his plane makes an emergency landing in a lake"
- BBC: "US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake"
- wbay.com: "Plane carrying Tom Tiffany makes emergency water landing"
- WSAW: "Private plane crashes into Lake Wausau"
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Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany swims to safety after emergency plane landing on Lake Wausau