Winnetka man drowns in Lake Michigan trying to help struggling children
What started as a day of fun on Lake Michigan turned tragic on Tuesday when a man who jumped from a boat to help a group of kids struggling in the water near Elder Lane Beach in Winnetka drowned, authorities said.He said Winnetka firefighter received a 911 call about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday that an unconscious man had been pulled from the lake.
He said Winnetka EMTs continued CPR and rushed the man, identified by the Cook County Medical Examiners office as Luke Laidley, 43, of Winnetka, to Evanston Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.Ripka said Laidley was in a boat with a group of other people about 100 feet from shore when they saw a group of children in inner tubes who appeared to be struggling in the water. Laidley jumped in to give assistance but disappeared under the surface, said Ripka.
He said it is unclear if Laidley experienced some kind of medical emergency when he jumped into the water or drowned.He also said Laidley was not wearing a life jacket.This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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