WAUSAU, Wis. — Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said he swam to safety after the small plane he was aboard made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.

Tiffany said he was flying back from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner when the aircraft lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport. The pilot brought the plane down in Lake Wausau, and both men ended up in the water before swimming to safety.

“After landing, we called 911. As the plane began to submerge, we exited the aircraft and swam to a shallow area, where we waited until emergency responders reached us by boat,” Tiffany wrote on X.

The Marathon County Sheriff’s Office said the emergency landing occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday. Tiffany and pilot Leonard Boltz got out of the aircraft and called 911. Fire department responders reached them in an airboat just after 9 p.m., authorities said.

Both men were taken to a nearby hospital, treated for minor injuries and released. Tiffany’s campaign said in an emailed statement that he received stitches for a cut above his right eye.

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Authorities placed a no-wake buoy near the aircraft, which remained in the lake, and asked boaters to stay clear until it can be removed. A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said the agency will investigate. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is awaiting the FAA’s assessment of whether the plane sustained substantial damage that would warrant NTSB involvement.

Tiffany is seeking Wisconsin’s governorship as a Republican and has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Democratic candidate David Crowley wished Tiffany a “quick recovery” in an X post and praised the “heroism of the pilot.”

The aircraft carrying Tiffany was a single-engine, four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza.

Brad Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, nearly had an uncomfortable encounter with her former husband while attending the US Open in New York City on Sunday.

The 62-year-old actor and de Ramon, 33, appeared affectionate as they watched the Men’s Final, exchanging quiet remarks in the stands and displaying plenty of PDA.

Also at the high-profile tennis match were de Ramon’s ex-husband, actor Paul Wesley, 43, and his new wife, Natalie Kuckenburg, 26, creating the possibility of an awkward run-in.

During the star-packed match, Pitt was seen leaning in toward de Ramon and holding her hand as the couple chatted and laughed together.

Pitt opted for a relaxed look, wearing a dark navy button-down shirt with coordinating trousers. He finished the outfit with a backward cap, aviator sunglasses and a strand of pearls around his neck.

De Ramon wore a floral-patterned blouse with lace detailing and an off-the-shoulder design.

She paired the top with fitted jeans and carried a seashell-shaped clutch for the major sporting event.

At the same event, de Ramon’s ex Wesley and Kuckenburg were seen making a chic arrival, just shortly after they tied the knot over the summer. 

The Vampire Diaries alum and the model got married in July. 

The actor sported a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up, paired with brown trousers and matching sunglasses. 

His wife flaunted her svelte figure in a black slip dress and completed her look with kitten heels and a white, woven clutch. 

He was previously married to de Ramon from 2019 until their September 2022 separation. 

Their divorce was finalized in February 2024. 

In July, Pitt and de Ramon went Instagram official this month as they showed off what they wore to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. 

Pitt and de Ramon have been romantically linked since 2022.

She and Pitt attended the Swift-Kelce nuptials after an insider claimed that the F1 actor has no intention of marrying her. 

‘Ines is incredibly close with Brad’s family. They absolutely adore her and she’s been welcomed with open arms from the beginning,’ a source informed Page Six. 

‘At this point, they basically consider her family and one of their own. But Brad has no plans on getting married despite how close Ines has become with everyone.’ 

The Hollywood icon was married to Jennifer Aniston from 2000 to 2005. 

He famously moved on with his Mr. and Mrs. Smith costar Angelina Jolie. 

They split in 2016 following a 12-year relationship and two-year marriage, with their divorce finalized eight years later in December 2024 amid a number of legal battles.  

The pair were recently pictured after they touched down at JFK Airport in New York City on Friday. Pitt was seen keeping his girlfriend close after his children’s public estrangements from him and ex-wife Jolie’s recent boastful statements about her relationship with their kids. 

The star-studded men’s singles finals match saw Alexander Zverev defeat Ben Shelton.

The game also saw Hollywood stars like Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek in the audience. 

Katie Holmes, 47, looked smitten with younger boyfriend Jason Bard Yarmosky, 39, at the event. The Dawson’s Creek alum and the artist were spotted packing on the PDA in the stands. 

Martha Stewart was radiant in a white sweater and chunky necklace as she watched the action on court unfold. 

Actor Pierce Brosnan, who is known for playing James Bond, was also spotted in the stands. 

Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos was seen joining in on the fun alongside his wife Lauren Sanchez.

DEAR ABBY: My 2-year-old grandson has begun calling me “Mimi,” but that nickname has created tension in the family. His other grandmother selected “Mimi” for herself, and my daughter-in-law is unhappy about him using it for me, too. She also objects to “Mom-Mom” because he calls her “Ma-Ma.” Am I wrong for feeling hurt? I have been closely involved in caring for this child since he was born. Meanwhile, his other grandmother lives far away and makes no effort to be part of his life, not even through phone calls. It seems she mainly uses the title Mimi to impress her Facebook friends.

I realize this may sound trivial, but am I wrong to be upset? My grandson needs an easy name to call for me when we are at the playground and he can’t find me. I believe a child can have two Mimis. After all, I grew up with two moms. — NICKNAME IN THE EAST

DEAR NICKNAME: Having two grandmothers called Mimi may be confusing for a toddler. What matters most is the bond you share with your grandson, not ownership of a particular nickname. Let the other grandmother keep “Mimi,” and work with your grandson to create a new special name for you. If he helps choose it, he will be more likely to remember it — and it may become even more meaningful to both of you.

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 12 years and have two stepchildren. My 37-year-old stepson is the difficult one. He is easily the biggest cheapskate I have ever encountered. Despite earning a good income in his profession, he seldom offers to pay when we go out for dinner or drinks. In fact, he rarely even pays for himself. He appears to believe that we, as his parents, should cover his expenses.

Lately, my wife has started paying his share, but it infuriates me that he makes absolutely no effort to contribute. Should I let it go and allow his mother to continue paying from her separate account while I keep stressing over it? — CHEAPSKATE’S STEPDAD IN NEW MEXICO

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DEAR STEPDAD: Has your wife asked you not to raise this issue with her son? If not, have you told him that he is too old to expect Mom to routinely pick up his tab, especially when he is a fully employed adult? One would think he would at least offer occasionally. I assume you have already explained to your wife that paying her son’s portion bothers you enough to ruin your appetite. Begin with that conversation. But if she chooses to continue, remember that the money is hers, and she has the right to decide how to spend it.

DEAR ABBY: The dining room manager at my senior living center makes a habit of shaking hands with residents at their tables. I often avoid it by saying my hand is wet or greasy. What is the best way to decline what I consider an unsanitary gesture? — HEALTHY HANDS IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR HEALTHY: The manager is likely trying to be warm and welcoming. Since you would rather not shake hands while eating, tell him so directly. A polite smile and a friendly tone should allow you to set that boundary without embarrassing him.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren. Jeanne Phillips wrote the column for nearly four decades; it was founded in 1956 by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 270135, Kansas City, MO 64127.