Jones was hit by large waves off North Avenue Beach Friday evening and was
rescued by lifeguards who noticed someone was in distress, police said.
Not exact matches
Marengo Park District Board members and city officials were among those who turned out to see the completed facility and watch a
rescue demonstration
by its
lifeguards.
Earlier this afternoon, a man died after being
rescued by Chicago Park District
lifeguards near 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive.
Rip currents account for over 80 % of
rescues performed
by surf beach
lifeguards.
The camp is operated
by qualified, well - trained and knowledgeable bilingual surf instructors who are International Surf Association (ISA) Certified) and are also certified Beach
Rescue Lifeguards.