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Tom Tiffany escapes plane crash with minor injuries in Lake Wausau
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany and a pilot made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau after their small plane lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
- Both Tiffany and the pilot escaped with minor injuries after exiting the sinking aircraft and swimming to shallow water, where they were rescued by emergency responders.
- They were transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital and received medical care; Tiffany expressed gratitude to first responders and highlighted the preciousness of life following the incident.
- The cause of the plane's power loss is currently under investigation, and Tiffany's wife was present at the hospital during his recovery.
- Tiffany is the Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor and currently represents the state's 7th Congressional District.
