Ohio teen drowns in Lake Michigan off Grand Haven City Beach
An 18-year-old Ohio man drowned while swimming in Lake Michigan off Grand Haven City Beach Monday afternoon.
Grand Haven police responded to Grand Haven City Beach Area 8 around 1:40 p.m. Monday. Witnesses reported that a man without a life jacket was struggling in the water beyond the buoys.
A friend of the teen, as well as fellow beachgoers, reached him by using a life ring and brought him back to the shore.
The Ohio teen, identified as Isaiah Edmond, was unresponsive. Police and paramedics performed CPR and other life-saving measures but could not resuscitate Edmond.
Edmond was pronounced dead at the scene.
Grand Haven State Park had issued a red flag warning Monday morning, with waves reported at three-plus feet. Officials had advised against swimming.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time," Grand Haven police said in a statement.