Teen Drowns in Pistakee Lake: Recovery Mission Underway

A tragic incident unfolded on Pistakee Lake in the north suburbs on Monday, resulting in the drowning of a 15-year-old boy. The teen's body was recovered by emergency crews near Fox Lake after a 911 call came in around 6 p.m. Investigators from the Lake County Sheriff's Office are still working to determine the exact circumstances, including whether the boy jumped or fell from a boat into the water.

His friends reportedly jumped in to try and find him but were unsuccessful. Divers and search teams, initially hoping for a rescue, transitioned to a recovery operation. The missing teen was found nearly two hours after the initial incident by an underwater drone. He was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the event. Fox Lake Fire Deputy Chief Samuel Santiago expressed condolences to the family, noting the location is typically a family-friendly spot.