Water search underway for child in Michigan City, police say

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WLS) -- Michigan City police said they are searching for a child who was seen going into the water and disappearing.

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The incident happened Monday at about 5:38 p.m. at Washington Park beach, police said.

The child, who was wearing red shorts, was seen going into the water on the east side of the catwalk, south of the lighthouse.

Witnesses told police they say the child disappear in the water.

A search was underway for the child overnight.

No other information has been made available.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.