Overview

• A man was recovered unresponsive from Lake Michigan just before 6 p.m. Monday at Foster Avenue Beach by Chicago police and fire personnel.
• Emergency responders administered CPR on site and transported him to Weiss Memorial Hospital in an unknown condition.
• Officers returned to the scene about two hours later to continue investigating what led the man into the water.
• Beachgoers highlighted hazards such as deep drop-offs, the absence of exit ladders and the importance of observing flag warnings.
• The incident follows previous water emergencies at 31st Street Beach, pointing to recurring safety issues along Chicago’s shoreline.