UPDATE:
Weekend storms have turned into strong northerly winds. Which means dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan.
Beaches from Muskegon County in Michigan, all the way down through Indiana and Illinois, up to Milwaukee County in Wisconsin are under Beach Hazard Warnings. There is also a small craft warning in the same areas.
Many of the beaches under warnings do not have lifeguards. Those choosing to get in the water do so at their own risk.
Mark Frazier is a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service. He says in addition to high waves there are also rip currents.
“We also have the dangers of rip currents were very strong today. So we advise people to stay away from structures that go out into the water because that creates even more hazardous swimming conditions,” Frazier says.
Frazier says the best course of action is to just stay out of the water.
Officials recommend that those who do choose to go in the water know how to spot and escape rip currents, and that they wear a life jacket.
ORIGINAL POST
(Updated July 22 at 2:44pm)
Christian Rosete, age 25, of Michigan City, who was pulled from Lake Michigan near Washington Park Beach on Saturday, died at 11:59 p.m. last night at Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City.
(Posted July 21 )
at The Indiana DNR released the following information regarding a water rescue Saturday evening in Michigan City:
Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting an investigation after a man slipped underwater last night around 8:30 PM near Washington Park Beach in Michigan City.
Christian Rosete, 25, of Michigan City was swimming with family when he was overcome by waves and did not resurface. It was “red flag” conditions at the time of the incident, meaning no swimming was allowed in the area due to the dangerous water conditions.
Members of Michigan City Fire Department along with good samaritans were able to pull him from the water. Rosete was then transported to Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City where he is listed in critical condition.
Assisting agencies include Michigan City Police Department and the Michigan City Fire Department.