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Tragic Loss: 9/11 Survivor Drowns Saving Kids in Lake Michigan

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV

Luke Laidley, a 9/11 survivor, tragically drowned while attempting to save children who were struggling in the waters of Lake Michigan near Centennial Park Beach in Winnetka. Laidley, a devoted husband and father, had a successful career in finance and was actively involved in his community. His family remembers him as a hero who lived a life of purpose and service to others.

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Tragic Water Incidents Claim Lives in Winnetka and Millerton Lake

Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV

A man has died after jumping into Lake Michigan near Centennial Park Beach to rescue a child who had fallen off a tube being pulled by a boat. The man went under the water for about a minute before being pulled onto the boat by others. CPR was performed on him and he was taken to a hospital in serious condition, but he later died. The cause of the incident is unknown.

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