CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 45-year-old man died shortly after being rescued from Lake Michigan Thursday night.
The incident took place near Grant Park, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
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The man has been identified as Carnell Williams. Williams was taken to Northwestern Hospital and was later pronounced dead before 9 p.m., CPD says.
An autopsy is currently pending, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.
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Police did not say what led up to the rescue, but an investigation is ongoing, pending the results of the autopsy.
A beach hazard statement is in effect for Illinois and northwest Indiana through 10 a.m. Friday, with waves having the potential to reach 6 feet at times.
Sun Times Media Wire contributed to this report.
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