Rip Current — Cook, Illinois

2019-08-22 · Cook, Illinois

Wider weather episode

An 11 year old girl was swept into Lake Michigan by high waves while standing on a breakwall in the 700 block of East 31st Drive in Chicago. A 35 year old man jumped into Lake Michigan to help her. Both people were pulled out of the lake by lifeguards and firefighters. The 11 year girl was in good condition and survived. The 35 year old man was found unresponsive in the water and later died at a nearby hospital. Waves 5 to 6 feet were reported at the Wilmette buoy.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 847983. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.