The Evanston Fire Department was dispatched to Lighthouse Beach for the full water rescue of a 17-year-old boy who went underwater in Lake Michigan Wednesday night, according to an EFD news release that night.
The first responders arrived at the scene at 8:54 p.m. upon initial dispatch at 8:51 p.m.
The boy was located 30 yards off the beach’s break wall at approximately 9:27 p.m., and received life support care on shore before being transported via ambulance to Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital.
The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9:55 p.m.
The Medical Examiner identified the boy as Sameer Quadri, a senior at Niles North High School from Skokie.
Recovery efforts included a drone with infrared technology, Marine 21 and Joint Boat 2681, as well as a U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter, according to the release.
While the response was initially elevated to a Box Alarm level, meaning it enlisted help from nearby fire departments, it was reduced upon EFD’s location of Quadri.
The release noted that all Evanston beaches were closed Wednesday due to red flag status, which prohibit swimming due to hazardous conditions.
Lighthouse Beach remains closed for swimming Thursday due to dangerous wave conditions.
EFD reminded residents to follow beach flag warnings for their safety.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
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