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Wreckage of sailing ship that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
Marine archaeologists have discovered the wreckage of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in the late 1800s. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association announced this month that its searchers found the Margaret A. Muir in 50 feet (15.2 meters) of water off Algoma, Wisconsin, on May 12. The Muir was a 130-foot (39.6 meters), three-masted schooner that was built in...
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Volunteers working to clear Divvy bikes from Lake Michigan
A group of volunteers is working to clear Divvy bikes that have ended up in Lake Michigan, serving as a potential hazard to swimmers. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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2 injured in Waukegan boat explosion on Lake Michigan, officials say
Two people were taken to local hospitals after an explosion on a boat off the shores of suburban Waukegan on Tuesday afternoon.
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Bodies of missing boaters found in Lake Michigan near Hammond
First responders are searching for two people who were last seen on Lake Michigan in Hammond, Indiana, authorities said.
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High swim risk across Lake Michigan due to strong northern winds
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes reports that strong winds from the north are creating hazardous swimming conditions across Lake Michigan.
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Authorities suspend search for 2 missing boaters on Lake Michigan near Hammond, Indiana
An urgent search for two boaters who went underwater along Lake Michigan near Hammond, Indiana, was suspended late Friday evening, authorities said. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Authorities suspend search for 2 missing boaters on Lake Michigan near Hammond, Indiana
First responders are searching for two people who were last seen on Lake Michigan in Hammond, Indiana, authorities said.
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Four ‘plucked' from Lake Michigan after jet ski accident near Monroe Harbor
Four jet skiers “stranded” on a breakwall were rescued by Chicago police marine unit officers Monday afternoon near Monroe Harbor.
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Teens rescued from Lake Michigan after currents take paddleboards away from shore
A pair of suburban teens were rescued from Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon after their paddleboards were carried away from shore by gusty winds and strong currents.
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Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan identified as boater missing from Chicago's ‘Playpen'
The man, who initially went missing while boating Saturday afternoon, has been identified as 58-year-old Tony Jackson
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Man's body recovered from Lake Michigan identified as boater missing from Chicago's ‘Playpen'
Authorities have identified a man whose body was recovered from Lake Michigan at Playpen Chicago Wednesday evening.
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Teens rescued from Lake Michigan after currents take paddleboards away from shore
A pair of suburban teens were rescued from Lake Michigan Wednesday afternoon after their paddleboards were carried away from shore by gusty winds and strong currents.
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Man's body found in Lake Michigan near Ohio Street Beach
A man’s body was recovered from Lake Michigan near Ohio Street Beach early Wednesday evening, according to police.
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Lake Michigan waters see multiple drownings, water-related incidents in recent days
At least two people died and one remains missing in separate water-related or drowning incidents in Lake Michigan waters in and around the Chicago area in recent days.
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Good Samaritan shares incredible Lake Michigan rescue story
A Good Samaritan very likely saved a life near Montrose Harbor on Monday, and is sharing her story following the incident, as Kate Chappell reports.
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Good Samaritan shares incredible Lake Michigan rescue story
A Good Samaritan very likely saved a life near Montrose Harbor on Monday, and is sharing her story following the incident.
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Water safety in sharp focus after multiple Lake Michigan drownings in recent days
A series of tragedies on Lake Michigan this week, with multiple victims drowning and experts offering tips to stay safe as hot weather sends people toward the water.
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Search resumes for boater reported missing in Chicago's ‘playpen'
The search has resumed for a 58-year-old man reported missing in the waters of Lake Michigan, Chicago police say.
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Search resumes for boater missing from Chicago ‘playpen'
The search has resumed for a 58-year-old man reported missing in the waters of Lake Michigan, Chicago police say, and Lisa Chavarria has the details.
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Search for missing boater near the ‘playpen' along Lake Michigan shifts to recovery
The search for a missing boater in the “playpen” area of Lake Michigan along Chicago’s lakefront was halted on Saturday evening, authorities said.