Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor, experienced a scare when the plane he was traveling in lost power and made an emergency landing on Lake Wausau. Returning from a political event, Tiffany and the pilot were forced to exit the aircraft as it began to submerge, swimming to safety in a shallow area until emergency responders arrived. Both sustained only minor injuries. Tiffany expressed gratitude to the pilot and first responders for their quick action. His opponent, David Crowley, also expressed relief that no one was seriously hurt. The incident, initially reported by local news, is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Authority. Tiffany reflected on the experience, emphasizing the preciousness of life.
QUESTION: How might experiencing a life-threatening event change a person’s perspective on their priorities and goals?
Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landing
