Rep. Greg Steube Out of Hospital After Accident at Home

SARASOTA, Fla.—A U.S. congressman from Florida who was seriously injured in a tree-trimming accident in Sarasota said Saturday he has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.

Rep. Greg Steube stated in an evening tweet, that he is still “endlessly blessed by the prayers and support from our friends, family, and community.”

He said that his office also had a “office.” “will provide updates next week on how my recovery will impact my return to Washington.”

On Thursday a tweet posted to the congressman’s official profile said Steube had been “knocked approximately 25 feet down off a ladder while cutting tree limbs on his Sarasota property” The previous day.

In a separate tweet, he said that he spent the night in ICU after suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries. The account stated that a witness to the fall called 911.

Steube also thanked Sarasota Memorial staff Hospital Saturday “for the excellent care” He received.

Steube is a Republican who was elected in 2018 to the House of Representatives. He just started his third term. He represents all of Sarasota, Charlotte and part of Lee counties.

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