"Record-breaking fatalities mar Chicago's lakefront on Labor Day"

Labor Day weekend at Lake Michigan was one of the deadliest in recent history, with multiple drownings and rescue missions. Emergency responders recovered two bodies and a woman in critical condition, while another person remained missing. The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project reported that this weekend's incidents made it one of the deadliest Labor Day weekends since 2010. Warm weather and high waves contributed to the increase in drownings. Authorities emphasized the importance of water safety and urged swimmers to be cautious, as Lake Michigan can be unpredictable.