Man dies after going into Lake Michigan to help children tubing: Winnetka authorities
A man was rescued from Lake Michigan near Elder Beach on Tuesday afternoon after he went into the water to help multiple children who were tubing, authorities said.
Winnetka Police Chief Brian O'Connell said the city's police and fire departments were called to the beach, 239 Sheridan Rd., at around 1:23 p.m., regarding the water rescue. The man, who was boating with others on the lakefront, jumped into the lake to assist children who were tubing, but ended up going underwater.
The man was pulled back onto the boat, at which point others started CPR, and the boat was driven back to shore. Firefighters and paramedics took over care and transported the individual to Northshore Evanston Hospital, authorities said. He remained in unknown condition as of Tuesday afternoon. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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