Watch CBS News

Body Pulled From Lake Michigan Near North Avenue

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A body was found in Lake Michigan about 30 feet from shore Monday afternoon on the Near North Side.

Firefighters and police officers were called to the area near the 1400 block of North Lake Shore Drive about 11:30 a.m., according to Fire Media Affairs.

The police Marine Unit recovered the body and police are investigating the incident.

According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office, the body was of an unidentified female.

The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.