Boater missing in Lake Michigan, Lake Forest Fire Department says

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Monday, October 14, 2024
Boater missing in Lake Michigan, north suburban officials say
Boater missing in Lake Michigan, north suburban officials sayA boater went missing Sunday afternoon in Lake Michigan, Lake Forest officials said. Their water search was suspended due to challenging conditions.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WLS) -- A boater went missing Sunday in Lake Michigan near the north suburbs.

The Lake Forest Fire Department responded around 2:44 p.m. to the Lake Forest Boat Launch for a call of a missing boater, fire officials said.

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The missing boater, who was on a 15-foot sailboat, was reported missing by a family member to Lake Forest police after he failed to meet them at the boat launch Sunday afternoon.

Lake Forest fire officials said the missing person is a 43-year-old Lake Forest man, but did not release his identity.

Emergency crews launched a search for the missing boater, but the water search was halted for the evening around 5:30 p.m., fire officials said.

"The water conditions were challenging, with waves reaching 4 to 6 feet," a statement from fire officials read in part. "In response, Lake Forest command called the U.S. Coast Guard for additional support.

A Coast Guard helicopter has been assisting with the search.

Crews were expected to resume their search Monday morning.

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