A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after being rescued from Lake Michigan at Montrose Beach on Wednesday evening, Chicago police said. The child was discovered in the 200 block of West Montrose Drive at around 6:40 p.m., according to a report by CBS Chicago.
After being pulled from the water, the boy was given immediate medical assistance before the Chicago Fire Department transported him to Lurie Children's Hospital. Officials reported that he was listed to critically stay in critical condition. The circumstances leading up to the water rescue currently remain unclear, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.
The Chicago Tribune noted that the rescue took place at Montrose Harbor in the Uptown neighborhood, adding further details on the ongoing investigation by detectives to understand how the young boy ended up in the water. The article mentioned that the child was pulled from the water at a similar time, suggesting the rescue efforts were prompt and coordinated. The Chicago Tribune has not yet provided an update on the boy's condition since he was admitted to the hospital.
Community members and local authorities are calling for increased vigilance near bodies of water as the summer season approaches. They hope to prevent further such incidents from happening. Additional details are expected to be released as the Chicago Police Department continues to look closely into what may have led to the near-drowning of the unnamed child.
