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Teen Drowns in Lake Michigan Near Zion, Authorities Say

LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 22 – At least 22 divers and nine sonar technicians are involved in the recovery after a 14-year-old was knocked into Lake Michigan by a wave at Illinois Beach State Park.

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ZION, Ill. (WGN) - A teen drowned in Lake Michigan near Zion Tuesday and authorities are now searching for his body. The Lake County Sheriff's Office said a 14-year-old boy went under water and did not resurface while swimming at Zion's Illinois State Beach Park. Officials told WGN-TV at least 15 different departments from both Illinois and Wisconsin responded to the scene when the original call for help was made at around 4 p.m. SkyCam 9 flew o…

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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