On the lake in Chicago raised dangerous waves: one of the bathers lost

On the lake in Chicago raised dangerous waves: one of the bathers lost

Last night, June 4, at lake Michigan in Chicago lost bather. According to the witnesses, a woman aged about 40 years, went into the lake at Montrose beach, near Simonds Drive and Montrose Avenue and got out of the water, reports CBS Chicago.

Rescuers searched for her by helicopter and boats all evening. The search resumed this morning, but to no avail. Besides, the lake rose high waves.

The national weather service has issued a statement about the weather on the lake.

«Water temperature in lake Michigan is around 15 degrees Celsius. It’s too cold even for experienced swimmers. In addition, the beaches of lake Michigan are expected to be life-threatening rip currents that can carry you away into the depths. Stay on the Bank», — stated in the message.

Reverse current (reverse wave, a pick wave) – one of the types of coastal currents directed at a right angle from the shore to the sea or lake.

This is the most dangerous of all types of coastal currents, because after the demolition wave, frightened beginners mistakenly start to pull struggling against the tide, while being in the same place and quickly expending all their strength.

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