Man, 24, dies after jumping into Lake Michigan at Monroe Harbor, police say

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Man dies after being pulled from water at Monroe Harbor: police
A 24-year-old man has died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Monday night near Monroe Harbor.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A 24-year-old man has died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Monday night near Monroe Harbor.



According to Chicago police, two witnesses told investigators he jumped into the water around 9:15 p.m.



The man was rescued by Chicago police's marine unit and the Chicago fire department and taken to northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition.



He later died at the hospital, police said.



The Cook County Medical examiner's office has not yet released the victim's identity.



Area One detectives are investigating.

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