Florida Rep. Greg Steube released from hospital after falling from ladder at his house

SARASOTA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Greg Steube of Florida was released from the hospital on Saturday and was recovering at home after falling from a ladder.

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Steube was released from the hospital after he fell about 25 feet off a ladder at his house on Wednesday, according to WTSP.

“I’m grateful to be home and recovering after being discharged from the hospital today. All praise and glory goes to God! Jen and I remain endlessly blessed by the prayers and support from our friends, family, and community,” Steube said on Twitter. “I would like to extend my deepest thanks to the entire team at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for the excellent care I received. My office will provide updates next week on how my recovery will impact my return to Washington.”

The accident reportedly happened as Steube was trimming trees at his house in Sarasota, Florida, according to The Herald-Tribune.

Steube spent the evening in the ICU with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, his team shared on Thursday, according to WTSP.

Steube said that his office will provide updates next week about his recovery and how it could impact his return to Washington, according to WTSP.

Steube is a Republican who represents Sarasota and Charlotte counties and some of Lee County, according to The Herald-Tribune. He was first elected to Congress in 2018.

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