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Recovery Search to Resume for Missing Lake Michigan Swimmer Off Highland Park

Strong currents thwarted a bystander’s rescue attempt, complicating Saturday’s response.

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Overview

  • The person was last seen struggling near the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan around noon Saturday.
  • Highland Park’s fire water rescue team led operations as police supported the search with a drone.
  • Crews searched until about 6 p.m. before pausing overnight, with efforts expected to pick back up around 8 a.m. Sunday.
  • A dive-team member was briefly reported missing during the operation and was later found safe.
  • Authorities have not yet identified the missing swimmer.