Tim Olk submitted the following images of the recovery efforts at Gillson Park in Wilmette last night.
Chicago helicopter 6-8-2 flies overhead in an effort to spot the missing swimmer. Tim Olk photo
Evanston Fire Department divers are met with rough waves as they search for the swimmer. Tim Olk photo
Divers scan the area from the breakwater in addition to others woking in the water. Tim Olk photo
Divers receive instructions from the dive master on the beach regarding the search efforts. Tim Olk photo
An Evanston diver riding a sled pulled by the waverunner is ready to enter the water if they find the lost swimmer. Tim Olk photo
Divers are also stationed on the southern breakwater bounding the area where the swimmer was last seen. Tim Olk photo
The rescue/recovery operation took place over an hour at dusk in Lake Michigan off the beach at Gillson Park near the Wilmette/Evanston border. Tim Olk photo
A Wilmette diver rests after searching in the choppy waters for an hour. Tim Olk photo
The swimmer was found roughly an hour into the rescue operation and was attended to by several paramedics. He was transported from the beach to a waiting Wilmette Fire Department ambulance on a 6x6 ATV and then transported to Evanston Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Tim Olk photo
Tim has a gallery with more images HERE.
