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6-year-old in critical condition after Montrose Beach rescue

May 23, 2024 1 min read

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A six-year-old boy is in critical condition after being rescued from Lake Michigan at Montrose Beach in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Emergency crews performed life-saving measures before transporting the boy to Lurie Children’s Hospital.

The exact circumstances of how the boy ended up in the water remain unclear, and detectives are currently investigating the incident. It is reported that the boy may have been pulled from the water by a family member. Chicago beaches are scheduled to open officially on May 24, with lifeguards on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

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