The rescue occurred around 7 a.m. near the 5500-block of South Lake Shore Drive in Hyde Park.
CFD said it was a smooth rescue and that the man did not realize he was walking on ice.
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A helicopter and rescue squad responded to the scene and used an inflatable raft to help bring the man off the ice.
The department issued a reminder on Twitter to "Avoid the ice at all costs and that no ice is safe ice."
Chicago police said the man was issued a citation for disorderly conduct.
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