An Aurora woman died while swimming in Lake Michigan off Foster Beach.
Amy Kelts, 20, was seen struggling to swim near the beach around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday before she sank below the water, a witness told searchers.
Just after 9:40 a.m. Thursday, the police marine unit recovered Kelts’ body from the water near the beach, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene. to “please be responsible” when in the water. A 7-year-old boy died after drowning in Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana last week. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
So far this year, six people have drowned in Lake Michigan, more than any other Great Lake, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, a nonprofit group dedicated to drowning prevention.Copyright CHIST - SunTimes
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