Person dies after being pulled from water near Museum Campus, Chicago police say

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Sunday, August 3, 2025
Person dies after being pulled from water at Museum Campus: CPD

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A person died Saturday after being pulled from the water in Lake Michigan at Museum Campus.

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A male victim, whose age was not known, was recovered from the water around 7:14 p.m. in the 500 block of East Waldron Drive at Burnham Harbor, Chicago police said.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified.

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Chicago police said no one was in custody as they continue to investigate the death.

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