Rep. Greg Steube injured in 25-foot-fall from ladder - POLITICO

Rep. Greg Steube spent Wednesday nighttime successful a Florida intensive attraction portion aft suffering respective superior injuries successful an astir 25-foot-fall from a ladder connected his property, according to a Thursday update from his office.

The incidental occurred Wednesday astatine the Florida Republican’s spot successful Sarasota portion helium was “cutting histrion limbs,” according to his office. The injuries stay nether assessment, his bureau added, but are not viewed arsenic life-threatening “at this time.”

“He is making advancement and successful bully spirits,” a tweet from his authoritative relationship said. “We are thankful to the idiosyncratic who witnessed the autumn and instantly called 911, arsenic good arsenic Sarasota County’s Emergency Services for their speedy effect and transportation.”

Other lawmakers extended well-wishes and hopes for a speedy betterment successful airy of the injuries.

“Glad to perceive injuries aren’t beingness threatening - praying they enactment that mode and you volition person creaseless and speedy recovery,” Rep. Daniel Webster, a chap Florida Republican, wrote connected Thursday.

The 44-year-old lawmaker has represented his district, which includes Sarasota County, since 2019. He antecedently spent 8 years successful the Florida statehouse, and helium served successful the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2008.

Stuebe has served connected the House Judiciary and House Foreign Affairs committees.