Teen from Minnesota missing in Lake Michigan near Beverly Shores, Ind., officials say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Teen missing in Lake Michigan near Beverly Shores, Ind.
A 17-year-old boy from Eagan, Minnesota is missing in Lake Michigan near Beverly Shores, Indiana, conservation officials said.

BEVERLY SHORES, Ind. (WLS) -- A 17-year-old boy is missing in Lake Michigan near Beverly Shores, Indiana, officials said.

Indiana Conservation Officers confirmed they are investigating after a 17-year-old from Eagan, Minnesota was reported missing in the lake Tuesday afternoon.

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The officials said their search efforts have been hindered by "dangerous water conditions."

Beverly Shores Fire Department remained on the scene Tuesday evening, continuing their shore-based search throughout the night on ATVs.

Conservation officers will resume the search in Wednesday morning

No other details about the missing teen have been released. It was not known if he was with other people, or how many, at the time he went missing.

No further information was immediately available. Indiana Conservation Officers said more information is expected to be released later Tuesday night.