Crime & Safety

Off-Duty CFD Member Dies After Being Pulled From Water At 31st Street Beach

CFD Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt confirmed the member was swimming with family while off the lakefront.

(CBS Chicago)

July 31, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) – An off-duty member of the Chicago Fire Department died Sunday morning after being pulled from Lake Michigan, officials confirmed.

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A source tells CBS 2 that the member was at 31st Street Beach and had just ended his shift before heading to the beach.

CFD Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt confirmed the member was swimming with family while off the lakefront.

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