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Wisconsin GOP Congressman Swims to Safety After Plane Emergency Landing in Lake
A GOP congressman from Wisconsin was forced to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake. The incident occurred on September 13, 2026, and the congressman was rescued by local authorities. No casualties were reported.
The congressman, whose name has not been disclosed in the reports, was traveling in a private aircraft that experienced an emergency landing in Lake, Wisconsin. The plane, which was en route to an undisclosed destination, crashed into the lake, prompting the congressman to swim to shore. Local emergency services responded swiftly and rescued the congressman without delay. The exact cause of the emergency landing remains under investigation by aviation authorities.
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IndependentThe IndependentSep 13, 11:28 PM
GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lakeA Republican congressman from Wisconsin says he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday
WireAssociated PressSep 13, 05:43 PM
GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake - AP NewsGOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake AP News