A teen has died after being pulled from Lake Michigan, CBS Chicago reported Thursday.
According to the Evanston Fire Department, the 17-year-old male was rescued from the lake just before 9 p.m. at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston, north of Chicago.
The teen was recovered about 30 yards from the south side of the break wall, officials said. Medics performed CPR on the scene before taking him to Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital in serious condition.
He was pronounced dead just before 10 p.m., according to the TV station.
He has since been identified by CBS Chicago as Sameer Quadri.
Evanston beaches were closed on Wednesday under red flag conditions, with swimming advisories in effect.
The Evanston Fire Department is reminding all residents and visitors to note and obey beach flag warni