CHICAGO — A 27-year-old woman died Saturday evening after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Emergency Response Around 5:30 p.m.
Chicago police responded around 5:30 p.m. to the 600 block of East Grand Avenue, a busy tourist area near Navy Pier, where the woman was located in the water.
Authorities confirmed she was removed from the lake and transported to a local hospital, where she later died.
Identity Not Yet Released
As of Sunday, police had not released the woman’s identity. Officials noted the investigation is ongoing, and the circumstances that led to her entering the water remain unclear.
There was no immediate information about whether foul play is suspected or if the incident was accidental.
Lake Michigan Incidents Raise Safety Questions
This tragic death follows other recent incidents on Lake Michigan, including ongoing search efforts at 63rd Street Beach, where authorities are looking for another person missing in the water.
City officials have reminded residents and visitors to remain cautious around waterfront areas—especially with hot weather drawing more people to the lakefront.
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