Dive team returns to Lake Michigan to continue recovery effort for teen near IL Beach State Park after boy knocked into water
Share this @internewscast.com

BEACH PARK, Ill. (WLS) — A diving team resumed their search on Wednesday morning in Lake Michigan to find a teenager who went missing in the northern suburbs.

The boy fell in the water Tuesday afternoon at Illinois Beach State Park.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The Beach Park Fire Department is searching south of the state park Wednesday.

They have pinpointed areas where they believe the 14-year-old boy could be.

After searching for multiple hours Tuesday, this is now a recovery operation.

Wednesday morning, crews launched boats from Winthrop Harbor, and plan on using sonar technology in the hopes of finding the boy.

Fire officials say they got a call around 4 p.m. Tuesday, for someone in the water in need of help at Illinois Beach State Park.

Witnesses reported seeing the boy either sitting or standing along the rocks, when he was hit by a wave and knocked into Lake Michigan.

Those who were in the area when it happened, say the family was visiting from Wisconsin, and the father was swimming at the time.

Several neighboring agencies were called to help, and search for the missing boy.

“We have a few spots we believe he might have drifted to,” stated Beach Park Fire Chief Tom Stahl. “We’ll examine those locations, including some underwater areas where we think he could still be. Boats will mark these spots, and divers will then investigate them thoroughly.”

Stahl said one of the challenges crews and swimmers are faced with is that Lake Michigan can be unpredictable.

The waves and wind can cause dangerous conditions, and people should use extra caution.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
Porsha Williams details Delta flight altercation in police body cam footage

Exclusive: Porsha Williams’ Delta Flight Dispute Unveiled in Police Body Cam Video

Page Six has acquired new body cam footage capturing Porsha Williams discussing…
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth staffer, Edward York, dismissed in wake of immigration accusations

Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth’s Team Faces Shake-Up as Staffer Edward York Let Go Amid Immigration Allegations

In a recent development from Chicago, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth has taken…
Illinois Mobile ID: IL-issued driver's license or state ID can now be added to Apple Wallet, work for TSA, airports

Illinois Launches Mobile ID: State Driver’s Licenses and IDs Now Compatible with Apple Wallet for TSA and Airport Use

CHICAGO – In a significant technological advancement for Illinois residents, iPhone users…
NYPD shares photos of woman sought in shooting of man dumped at Bronx hospital

Urgent: NYPD Releases Photos of Suspect in Shocking Bronx Hospital Shooting Case

Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying a woman connected to the fatal…
Sanctuary states need crackdown as Americans pay price for illegal immigrant truckers: GOP lawmaker

GOP Lawmaker Calls for Stricter Oversight in Sanctuary States Due to Impact of Undocumented Truckers on Americans

Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida has voiced a strong demand for federal…
Criminal charges may be filed after Florida teen found dead on cruise ship, court filing suggests

Potential Criminal Charges Loom as Court Filing Indicates Investigation into Florida Teen’s Death on Cruise Ship

New developments have emerged in the investigation surrounding the tragic death of…
Larry Summers caught on camera telling Harvard students he feels 'shame' over Jeffrey Epstein communications

Larry Summers Expresses ‘Shame’ Over Jeffrey Epstein Communications in Candid Exchange with Harvard Students

On Wednesday, Larry Summers, an economics professor and former president of Harvard…
Neighbor indicted after fatal shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathon Joss

Neighbor Faces Charges in Tragic Shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ Star Jonathon Joss

A Texas grand jury has indicted a man accused of confessing to…
Pope Leo XIV strongly supports US bishops' condemnation of Trump immigration raids: 'Extremely disrespectful'

Pope Leo XIV Endorses U.S. Bishops’ Critique of Trump Immigration Raids, Calling Them ‘Extremely Disrespectful

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday robustly endorsed the U.S. bishops’ recent denunciation…
Who was eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars?' Ballroom goes crazy for Prince's music, sees surprise semifinals elimination

Dancing with the Stars’ Shocking Semifinals Twist: Unexpected Elimination on Prince-Themed Night

The ballroom was abuzz with energy this week in Los Angeles as…
181 Jacksonville employees to be laid off as Kroger winds down Florida delivery operations

Kroger’s Closure of Florida Delivery Operations Results in Layoffs for 181 Jacksonville Employees

Kroger has announced that 181 employees at the Jacksonville Fulfillment Center will…
Germany unveils new incentives to boost military recruitment amid growing Russia threat

Germany Launches Strategic Incentives to Strengthen Military Forces Against Rising Russian Tensions

During his first term, President Donald Trump urged Europe, particularly Germany, to…