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8 rescued when 3 boats capsize in Lake Michigan, Evanston fire officials say

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EVANSTON, Sick. (WLS) — Eight folks had been rescued in Evanston after three boats capsized on Lake Michigan, hearth officers stated.

Evanston Hearth Chief Paul Polep stated everybody on all of the boats are accounted for, and a few folks had been capable of get again to shore on their very own. No accidents have been reported.

A spokesperson from Northwestern College stated two of the boats that capsized had been from the Northwestern Crusing Membership. The spokesman confirmed that no boaters had been injured.

What induced the boats to capsize and different additional particulars weren’t instantly obtainable. Lake Michigan waters had been uneven Thursday afternoon as rain moved into the world.

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