6-year-old boy pulled from Lake Michigan at Chicago's Montrose Beach
CHICAGO — A 6-year-old boy was in critical condition Thursday after being pulled from Lake Michigan the night before.So far this year, there have been five drownings in Lake Michigan . But beach season doesn't officially kick off until Friday. Chicago Police said the boy was rescued from the lake at Montrose Beach around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.The Chicago Fire Department brought the boy to Lurie Children's Hospital, where he was in critical condition at last check.
'Half of all Great Lakes drownings will happen in Lake Michigan, and half of Lake Michigan drownings will occur in the south end of Lake Michigan. After years of severe lifeguard staffing shortages, the Chicago Park District said nearly 2,000 candidates applied this summer, encouraged in part by a stipend-based swim class.Lake Michigan lifeguard hoursThe city says the program produced nearly 200 participants prepared to meet the test requirements to become future lifeguards.
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