"In all the incidents we've been a part of, he's the first one that has ever had a radio to actually call himself for help," said Officer Christopher Pinzine, Chicago Police Marine Unit.
Police say the man's kayak was taking on water more than a mile from shore.
A police boat brought the man and his kayak back to Burnham Harbor.
He's okay, but it's not clear why the kayak began to take on water.
