Man in critical condition after being pulled from Lake Michigan near 'Playpen' downtown: source

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Friday, July 17, 2026 12:25AM
Man critical after being pulled from water near 'Playpen': source

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being pulled from the waters of Lake Michigan near the "Playpen," a source told ABC7 Chicago.

The area of the lake is near Ohio Street Beach downtown.

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A source said the man was reported to be in critical condition.

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No further information was available.

ABC7 has reached out to Chicago police and fire officials for more information.

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