Ohio teen found unresponsive in Lake Michigan
Posted: Jun 20, 2021 5:01 PM EST
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Several people were rescued from Lake Michigan Sunday afternoon near Michigan City, according to conservation officers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Emergency responders were called around 1 p.m. after several people were reported to be struggling in the water.
Several juveniles were rescued but a 14-year-old was not located immediately.
Approximately 10 minutes later, a jet-ski operator located the girl underwater and notified a diver with the Michigan City Fire Department.
The teen was recovered and taken to a nearby hospital, then was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.