Uptick in Labor Day rescue and recovery efforts in Lake Michigan; overall drownings could 'surpass' last year
After a hot and crowded Labor Day along Chicago’s lakefront, emergency responders worked double time in rescue and recovery efforts at the lake, pulling two bodies and a woman in critical condition from Lake Michigan over a 24-hour period, authorities said. Another person was still missing as of Tuesday afternoon. The Chicago Fire Department called off rescue efforts after searching for more ...