Evanston water rescue: Sameer Quadri drowns after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Lighthouse Beach close to Sheridan Street

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) — A 17-year-old from the north suburbs died after being pulled from Lake Michigan in Evanston Wednesday evening.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office recognized the 17-year-old who died as Sameer Quadri, a Niles North High School senior.

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In an announcement to Niles North households, the varsity’s principal wrote partially, “We ask that you join us in keeping Sameer’s family in our thoughts and close to your hearts as they navigate this loss.”

Evanston emergency officers stated they rushed to Lighthouse Beach simply earlier than 9 p.m. after Quadri went underwater and by no means resurfaced.

Quadri was allegedly swimming with different younger individuals on the time.

“As they were swimming, they noticed that one of their friends did not resurface. One initiated a 911 call,” stated Matt Smith, division chief of particular operations for Evanston Fire Department.

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Within minutes, first responders say they used boats, a Coast Guard helicopter and a drone with infrared expertise within the seek for the lacking teen.

Fire officers stated he was discovered simply earlier than 9:30 p.m. close to a break wall earlier than being rushed to a close-by hospital, the place he died.

The medical expert’s workplace stated it was a drowning accident.

Niles North High School’s principal made grief counselors and assist accessible Thursday for college kids and workers following the demise.

Students stated Quadri performed on the basketball staff.

His funeral service will happen at midday Friday on the Muslim Community Center in Chicago.

Officials stated, on the time of the incident, all Evanston seashores have been closed underneath purple flag situations. There was a Beach Hazard Statement.

Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says round this time of 12 months, drownings ramp up. They warn what could seem like a peaceful shoreline may very well be harmful.

“You know, people are trying to get their last summer beach day in before the fall comes. And, unfortunately, when we have winds, we’ll have waves, and we’ll have dangerous rip currents. And there’s just a lot of factors that can easily overwhelm a person that’s wading in the water,” stated Dave Benjamin, co-founder of Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project.

Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project says there have been 31 drownings in Lake Michigan this 12 months.