“Safety First” on Lake Michigan for Chicago’s Air and Water Show weekend
CHICAGO — With temperatures and lake conditions predicted to be favorable for viewing the Chicago Air and Water Shows from Lake Michigan, the Coast Guard is reminding boaters to put safety first to ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for everyone on the water.
“The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the area’s largest events of the year, bringing nearly 2 million spectators to Chicago’s...
Auxiliary medevacs man injured in a fall off a boat
CLEVELAND — Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the service’s uniformed volunteer component, medically evacuated a 31-year-old man who was injured falling off a boat near Diversey Harbor in Lake Michigan while watching the Chicago Air and Water Show about 2 p.m. Sunday.
The man reportedly struck a nearby personal watercraft as he was falling, injuring his shoulder.
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