Search for missing swimmer at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston concludes until Monday
EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) — The search for a swimmer who went missing at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston Sunday afternoon has concluded for the night, according to police.
Around 4:30 p.m. a heavy police and fire presence were in the area of the beach. Two swimmers were rescued, but the third was unaccounted for.
The area of Lighthouse Beach was closed as crews searched for the swimmer.
Police said the Chicago Fire Department was searching by helicopter while the Evanston Fire Department deployed a drone. Additional search and rescue resources were staged at the Church Street Boat Ramp.
People were asked to avoid the area.
Police said around 7:40 that the swimmer was not located. Evanston fire crews will resume their search on Monday.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story.
