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Illinois man dies after drowning at Warren Dunes State Park
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BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. (WNDU) – A 38-year-old Illinois man is dead after police say he drowned late Sunday afternoon at Warren Dunes State Park.
First responders were called just after 4:10 p.m. regarding three drowning victims, all from Illinois, who were outside the swim area and were past the buoys.
One of the victims made it out without any medical attention, while another was pulled out by bystanders and taken to the hospital. His current condition is unknown.
A third victim was located in about nine feet of water with help from a drone. A Lake Twp. water rescuer had to remove his life vest and dive down to the bottom of the lake to bring the victim to the surface.
The victim, identified as 38-year-old Luis Sifuentes of Bensenville, Ill., was brought into the rescue boat and was immediately given CPR. Sifuentes was taken to the shore, but unfortunately life-saving measures were unsuccessful.
Police say waves were around two to three feet high during the rescue.
“We want to remind people on how dangerous Lake Michigan can be and just a teaspoon of water can cause drowning,” said Chief Shawn Martin of the Baroda-Lake Twp. Police Department in a press release sent to 16 News Now.
First responders cleared the scene at approximately 6 p.m.
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USA TODAY readers have spoken, and they have declared Illinois has one of the top 10 motorsports races in the United States.
A recent USA Today Readers’ Choice poll determined the top races by asking a panel of experts for nominations. Readers then voted on the nominees. Chicago’s Grant Park 165 was named the ninth best race in the country.
“First run in 2023, the Grant Park 165 pits NASCAR drivers against one another over 75 laps as they speed down Columbus Drive, Michigan Avenue, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive,” USA TODAY wrote in the winning entry. “The 2.2-mile route travels along Lake Michigan and around Grant Park, providing scenic views for spectators.”
USA TODAY 10best: NASCAR track in Illinois voted one of the best in the country
As a region, the Midwest performed well in the poll. In addition to the Grant Park 165, Indiana boasts two of the country’s best motorsports events and Iowa is home to another. Surprising such famous races as the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 were only able to capture eighth and 10th places, respectively.
USA TODAY announced the winners May 8.
Top motorsports races according to USA TODAY Readers’ Choice
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- NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville, Iowa
- King of the Hammers, Johnson Valley, Calif.
- SCCA National Championship Run-Off, Plymouth, Wisc.
- NHRA U.S. Nationals, Indianapolis, Ind.
- Holley LS Fest West, Las Vegas, Nev.
- Chili Bowl Nationals Powered by NOS Energy Drink, Tulsa, Okla.
- Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, Ind.
- Grant Park 165, Chicago, Ill.
- The Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla.
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The meeting is to strategize to get all Democratic candidates elected. All Democrats are invited and encouraged to attend. Food can be purchased through the La Salle VFW.
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