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8 rescued from Lake Michigan after several boats capsize in Evanston
The weather took a wicked turn Thursday night, which made for suddenly dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan.
EVANSTON, Ill. - The weather took a wicked turn Thursday night, which made for suddenly dangerous conditions on Lake Michigan.
Five boats overturned in the water in Evanston.
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Eight people had to be rescued as the lake got rough.
"The tides have turned, and the lake kinda flipped on us, and capsized some boats — multiple people in the water. We had a full water response," said Evanston Fire Chief Paul Polep.
Northwestern University's rescue boat also helped with the operation.
No injuries were reported.