Chicago water rescue: Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor in Uptown, police say - ABC7 Chicago

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Chicago, Illinois
North Simonds Drive at Montrose Harbor
Incident type
Drowning

Summary

Drowning Chicago Illinois in Chicago, Illinois: A 42‐year‐old man jumped into Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor and did not surface. He was rescued by Chicago Police Marine Unit, taken to a hospital in critical condition, and later pronounced dead.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Motorist Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Chicago water rescue: Man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor in Uptown, police say - ABC7 Chicago

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