Search to resume for child missing in Lake Michigan near Indiana beach

A search will resume for a child who disappeared in Lake Michigan near a beach in Michigan City, Indiana, on Monday night. 

Michigan City police said officers responded to a possible drowning just before 5:40 p.m. near Washington Park Beach. Witnesses reported seeing a child wearing red shorts enter the water. 

Police said the child disappeared underwater just south of the lighthouse and did not resurface. 

A search was initiated with dive efforts, a fishing boat, drone technology, and a medical helicopter deployed.

The Michigan City Fire Department said three divers sustained minor injuries during the search and are being treated at Franciscan Health. Fire officials said divers encountered "challenging water conditions" before the search was suspended. 

"Search operations were complicated by hazardous lake conditions, including 4- to 6‑foot waves. At the time of the incident, the National Weather Service had issued both a Beach Hazard Statement and a Small Craft Advisory due to strong winds, waves, and dangerous rip currents," The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said in a written release. 

Officials said recovery efforts will continue on Tuesday morning as conditons allow. 

This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.