Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 13, 2026 —

Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany was involved in an incident where the light aircraft he was traveling in made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau, Wisconsin. The aircraft subsequently submerged.

According to reports, Congressman Tiffany was able to swim to safety following the emergency landing. He and the pilot of the aircraft were subsequently rescued by emergency responders.

The exact circumstances leading to the emergency landing and the model of the light aircraft were not provided. Details regarding the condition of Congressman Tiffany and the pilot following the rescue were also not immediately available. The contractor involved in any potential recovery or investigation was not named.

The incident occurred in Lake Wausau, Wisconsin. Further details regarding the timeline of the event and the specific emergency response units involved were not disclosed in the provided summary.


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