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Milwaukee teen drowns at Illinois Beach State Park

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A 14-year-old Milwaukee boy drowned after a wave knocked him into Lake Michigan near a break wall at Illinois Beach State Park. Multiple agencies, including dive teams and the Coast Guard, searched for days. The search was later called off. The coroner confirmed the death was due to drowning. Officials urge caution and the use of flotation devices in dangerous waters.

Breakdown
  • A 14-year-old Milwaukee boy drowned at Illinois Beach State Park. 11s
  • Authorities say a wave pulled the teen into deeper water. 20s
  • This is the first drowning at the beach this year. 27s
  • Officials urge caution due to unpredictable rip currents. 40s
  • Safety advice includes not swimming against rip currents and floating if unable to swim parallel to shore. 51s
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