Carre-Hogle Park, Racine
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A teenage girl was rescued from Lake Michigan on Thursday, July 31.
What we know:
The Racine Sheriff's Office said a 15-year-old from Racine was pulled from Lake Michigan after she went underwater while swimming at Carre-Hogle Park and did not resurface.
It happened around 6:20 p.m.
Carre-Hogle Park, Racine (courtesy of Jesus Salinas)
The Racine Fire Department said calls came in reporting a group of kids swimming and one girl going missing in the water. Crews arrived within 13 minutes of dispatch.
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The girl was eventually located approximately 20 feet from shore.
Paramedics were able to regain a pulse after pulling her from the water. She was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Carre-Hogle Park, Racine (courtesy of Jesus Salinas)
She is in critical condition.
The sheriff’s office noted that the conditions were very poor with 20–25 miles per hour sustained winds, three-foot waves in the lagoon area and visible rip currents. It appeared the juveniles were overwhelmed by the current and there was no evidence of foul play.
The Source: The Racine Fire Department and Racine County Sheriff’s Office provided information.