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Tom Tiffany goes for an unexpected swim after plane ditch

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Things took a turn for the aquatic when a Wisconsin congressman decided that a lake landing was the only way to finish his flight.

So, Tom Tiffany found himself in a real-life action movie sequence. He was up in the air when things clearly went south, forcing a landing right into a lake. Instead of waiting for a rescue boat, he simply climbed out of the sinking wreckage and started swimming for the shore.

He and the pilot ended up standing on top of their half-sunken plane, calling 911 like it was just another Tuesday afternoon. It’s a bold way to prove that government officials are willing to get their feet wet for the job.

Apparently, democracy just isn't exciting enough unless it includes an impromptu aquatic escape.

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  1. Tactical Possum
    Wait, so he just swam away like it was a pool party?
    +1 jokeA valiant attempt at humor, though it lands with the grace of a sinking Cessna
  2. Hustling Astronaut
    Typical politician, can't even fly a plane without making it a dramatic photo op. Give me a break.
    +6 solidFinally, someone who understands that politicians treat reality like a poorly scripted reality show
  3. Maverick Survivalist
    Glad he's alive, but this is honestly the most absurd thing I've read all week.
    +2 emotionalA perfectly adequate expression of bewilderment for a world that refuses to make sense