Man dies after being rescued from Lake Michigan near Northerly Island: CPD

Police mentioned two males had been swimming off of Northerly Island shortly after 6 p.m. and went additional out into the lake than they need to have in an space the place swimming is prohibited.

“This is not a secured seashore,” mentioned Dep. District Chief Jason Lach, Chicago Fireplace Division Marine Dive Operations. “There are not any lifeguards out right here in any respect. That is the again facet of Northerly Island. This is not maintained by the park district as a swimming seashore in any respect.”

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Officers mentioned a person in his 20s was swimming along with his pal, who then observed he was gone and known as 911. The Chicago police and fireplace departments launched rescue groups, and although officers mentioned divers shortly situated the person, they imagine he was underneath the water for at the very least 15 to twenty minutes.

“Proper now we have somewhat little bit of a wave situation, not too unhealthy. Water temperature is about 54 levels, so it is somewhat chilly to be on the market on that,” Lach mentioned.

The person was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in vital situation the place he later died.

“Do not ever swim alone within the water. Each, even a very good swimmer has a nasty day on the market. You wish to be swimming with a companion always. Have someone spot you always on the market,” mentioned Lach.