Juvenile pronounced dead after being rescued from Lake Michigan

LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. -- A juvenile died after she was rescued from Lake Michigan Saturday evening, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.

Officers responded to Washington Park Beach at 9 p.m. Saturday.

The juvenile and two of her family members were in the water when a wave struck and pulled them into deeper water.

Good Samaritans nearby rescued two of the swimmers, but the third didn't resurface.

She was located at 9:52 p.m. and was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The investigation is ongoing.

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