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Congressman Swims to Safety After Plane Crash | Global News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- 78
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Summary
Congressman Tom Tiffany survived a harrowing emergency landing on Lake Wausau after his small plane suffered a mechanical failure during a routine return from dinner. With only him and the pilot aboard, they swam to shore after the single-engine aircraft lost power and sank. Tiffany recounted the terrifying moment, praising the rescue crews and reflecting on life’s fragility — even sustaining a minor eye cut. Authorities are now investigating the cause, while teams work to recover the plane. A sobering reminder that even everyday travel can turn perilous in an instant. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5d87x72zo More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c5fa031ccba0829f Report issues to [email protected].