Overview
- Chicago police marine officers recovered an unresponsive woman from the water near the 300 block of South Lake Shore Drive and firefighters rushed her to Northwestern Hospital, where she was pronounced dead Friday night.
- Area 3 detectives have opened an active investigation and police have not released the victim’s name, age, or the manner of death pending family notification and medical examiner findings.
- The Chicago Fire Department and Marine Unit coordinated the recovery on the downtown lakefront and first responders were on scene around 8:30 p.m., according to official statements.
- Video posted on social media showed emergency vehicles near Monroe Harbor during the response, though authorities have given only limited on-the-record details so far.
- The downtown recovery follows other recent Lake Michigan recoveries in Chicago and officials say autopsy and forensic work will guide whether additional safety measures or investigative lines are needed.