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US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake

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What happened

The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:43 UTC.

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