On a rough Thursday evening along the Lincoln Park lakefront, first responders pulled a person from Lake Michigan near West Fullerton Avenue, then rushed them by rescue boat to Diversey Harbor, where paramedics met an ambulance on shore. Witnesses watched from the path and shoreline as crews worked the scene. Authorities have not yet released information about the person's condition.
Rescue Details
According to ABC7 Chicago, the rescue happened near West Fullerton Avenue, and a first responder boat brought the person to Diversey Harbor, where they were loaded into an ambulance. The station said it was working to learn more about the person's condition.
Choppy Water And A Beach Hazard
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Lake Michigan on Thursday, warning of high wave action and dangerous currents with waves near four to seven feet, according to NWS Chicago. NBC Chicago captured choppy footage along the lakefront and noted gusty winds that made piers and breakwalls especially hazardous.
Lakefront Safety Context
Trackers say rescues and recoveries along Chicago's lakefront are not rare. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project keeps a running log of drownings and recoveries that includes past incidents near Diversey Harbor. The Chicago Sun-Times reported a fatal recovery in Kenwood earlier this month, underscoring how quickly conditions can turn dangerous.
Officials and the National Weather Service urge people to stay out of the water and off piers while the Beach Hazards Statement is in effect, and to call 911 if they see someone in trouble. This story will be updated when authorities release additional information about the rescued person's condition.
