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Boater Rescues Man In Chicago River
A boater helped rescue a man in the Chicago River on Wednesday afternoon in the Loop.
Texas Woman Rescues Injured Man In Lake Michigan
A woman visiting from Texas performed CPR on a 60-year-old man she found unresponsive in the waters of Lake Michigan on Sunday in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood.
Man Rescued After Jumping In Canal To Show Off
A middle-aged man is lucky to be alive this morning after jumping into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to show off Wednesday night.
Couple, 4-Year-Old Rescued After Falling Off Raft In Lake Michigan
A couple and their 4-year-old child had to be rescued after they fell off a raft in Lake Michigan Wednesday evening.
Police Rescue 6 After Boat Sinks Near Navy Pier
Chicago Police say a boat going too fast Wednesday afternoon caused a smaller boat to sink just south of Navy Pier.
Teen Kayaker Helps Rescue Man Who Fell In Chicago River
A 17-year-old boy, who was kayaking for the first time, helped rescue a man who fell into the Chicago River on Wednesday.
2 Rescued From Sinking Boat Near Navy Pier
Two men were rescued from a boat that was sinking in Lake Michigan about a half mile from Navy Pier Sunday night.
Sailor’s Wife Meets Reporter, Pilot Who Helped Rescue Husband
A day after her husband and his friend were rescued from their floundering boat in Lake Michigan, a Chicago woman thanked the CBS 2 chopper pilot and reporter who spotted them and called for help.
Sailors Rescued From Lake Michigan — For Second Time In A Year
A dramatic rescue unfolded on Wednesday when two sailors were plucked from Lake Michigan after spending several minutes clinging for their lives on the side of their overturned sailboat. Officials said the men apparently had been drinking. At least one of the men was involved in a similar incident about a year ago.
4 Young People Rescued From Icy Pond
After hearing the children’s cries for help, people living across from the pond took action. CBS 2′s Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Lake
A man pulled from Lake Michigan Sunday afternoon on the North Side has died at an area hospital.
Off-Duty Firefighter Rescues Fisherman Who Fell In Lake
An off-duty Chicago firefighter pulled a fisherman out of Lake Michigan at Diversey Harbor on Wednesday, after the fisherman fell in the icy water.
Two Kids Rescue 10-Year-Old Boy From Pond
A 10-year old boy who fell waist-deep into a neighborhood pond Sunday afternoon in unincorporated Arlington Heights was rescued by two children.
Fire Official, Police Diver Scuffle At Rescue Scene: Sources
Sources say a Chicago Fire captain shoved a police officer earlier this month, as they tried to rescue two men from the water near Goose Island.
Coast Guard Honors Wendella Crews For Two River Rescues
The U.S. Coast Guard honored the crews of two Chicago River tour boats on Thursday for their bravery in two separate rescues along the river this month.
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