A man died Tuesday afternoon at 12th Street Beach on Chicago's Northerly Island near Adler Planetarium after a witness said two men jumped into Lake Michigan…
Unlike Illinois beaches, which have red flag systems to warn swimmers when it's not safe to go in the water, Indiana officials said their beaches have no flags.A man died Tuesday afternoon at 12th Street Beach on Chicago's Northerly Island near Adler Planetarium after a witness said two men jumped into Lake Michigan despite warnings to stay out of the water.
"Water is still a little rough, the boats can’t get close enough to shore to do any productive search," said Fire Chief Jay Craig Jr of Porter, Indiana. "There’s no flagging system," said Fire Chief Andy Himan of Beverly Shores, Indiana."They don't ever close the beaches, with the exception of the State Park."Dave Benjamin with the Great Lakes Surf Water Rescue Project said that although some beaches have life rings, he's concerned about the lack of lifeguards in Indiana.
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