Firefighter Diver Dead, Two Others Injured In Chicago River
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago Fire Department Marine Unit diver is dead and two others were injured after a boating accident on the Chicago River.
CBS 2's Lauren Victory has the story.
Around 7:49 p.m. Monday night calls came from a boat that an individual jumped into the water.
That person is still missing.
The CFD diver is 46-year-old Juan Bucio. According to the Chicago Fire Department he has two sons, ages seven and nine.
He was pronounced dead at 10:02 p.m.
Bucio joined the Chicago Fire Department in 2003. He became part of the dive team in 2007.
He has nine siblings including a brother with the Chicago Fire Department and a sister with the Chicago Police Department.
Two other divers were released from Northwestern Memorial. One of the divers was Bucio's partner.
This is a developing story.
The entire Chicago Fire Department's prayers go out to the family of Firefighter Juan Bucio who tragically passed away answering a call of a person in the water near 2600 S. Ashland.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 29, 2018
. @ChicagosMayor: "Our hearts are heavy tonight as Chicago lost a hero in Firefighter Juan Bucio. When the call came for help, Juan Bucio was that special type of person who answered. He will be missed, but his service and his selflessness will be remembered." pic.twitter.com/onNaxOPjYM
— Adam Collins (@AdamDCollins) May 29, 2018