Search underway for missing swimmer at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston

Evanston police, in a post on X, reported that at around 4:30 p.m., emergency personnel were at the beach along Lake Michigan, searching for one swimmer.

A large search was underway on Sunday evening for a missing swimmer near Lighthouse Beach in Evanston, according to authorities.

Evanston police, in a post on X, reported that at around 4:30 p.m., emergency personnel were at the beach along Lake Michigan, searching for one swimmer. Two other swimmers had been rescued, but a third was unaccounted for.

The beach was closed, and people were asked to avoid the area.

Evanston Police and Evanston Fire Department Personnel are at Lighthouse Beach. 2 swimmers were rescued but one swimmer is unaccounted for. There is a heavy police and fire presence in the area lighthouse Beach is now closed. Please avoid the area.

— Evanston, IL Police (@EvanstonPD) June 30, 2024

A Chicago Fire Department helicopter and drone from the Evanston Fire Department were deployed to assist with search efforts, authorities said. Residents and visitors were also asked to avoid the Church Street boat ramp as additional search and rescue crews were staging at that site, police stated.