Winnetka fire crews searching for man missing in Lake Michigan

WINNETKA, Ill. (WLS) — Winnetka fire officials are searching for a man who went underwater and did not surface early Tuesday morning.

Fire officials said they were at 299 Sheridan Road, near Elder Lane Beach, shortly after 2 a.m., searching for the individual in Lake Michigan.

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The Winnetka fire chief said the search was considered a recovery mission as of about 6 a.m.

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Three men had jumped off a pier in the area, and only two resurfaced from the water.

A large emergency presence could be seen in the area early Tuesday.

Chicago officials issued a beach hazard statement until 10 p.m. Tuesday for high waves and dangerous currents. Six- to 9-foot waves are expected.

Fire officials said due to the dangerous conditions in the water, their search has been mainly limited to the shore.

No additional information on the victim was immediately released.