Person in critical condition after being pulled from water downtown, Chicago fire officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person was in critical condition after being pulled from the water Saturday evening downtown Chicago, fire officials said.

The incident happened in the 1800 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Burnham Harbor.

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ABC7 meteorologists said the wave heights were 3.5 feet Saturday evening. Water conditions are dangerous this weekend along Lake Michigan.

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No further information was immediately available.

This is a developing story.

Historically, holiday weekends see significant spikes and water-related incidents.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans on conducting safety checks and stepping up patrols targeting illegal charter operations.