Chicago police are investigating a grim discovery made along the South Side waterfront this weekend.
A witness spotted a person floating in Lake Michigan on Saturday evening.
The body was found unresponsive in the water at approximately 5:11 p.m.
The discovery occurred in the 5400 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive.
This area sits directly adjacent to the popular Hyde Park neighborhood.
The Chicago Police Marine Unit arrived quickly to recover the remains.
Authorities confirmed the deceased is a male.
Investigators have not yet determined his exact age.
Medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
His identity remains unknown as officials work to notify next of kin.
Detectives are currently treating the incident as a death investigation.
No further details regarding the cause of death have been released.
Recent History
The waters near Hyde Park have seen similar tragedies in recent months.
Lake Michigan’s currents near the 57th Street Beach can be deceptively strong.
Last summer, emergency crews responded to multiple distress calls in this specific corridor.
Community leaders have previously pushed for increased safety signage along the rocks.
This incident marks the third body recovered from the lakefront on the South Side since the start of the year.
Residents often use this stretch of the lakefront for jogging and evening walks.
The 5400 block is a high-traffic area for both locals and tourists visiting nearby museums.
Police presence remained heavy in the area for several hours following the recovery.
