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Highland Park Authorities Respond to Diver Emergency on Lake Michigan
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (Lake County) — Emergency crews launched a large-scale response Friday after a diver went missing while conducting a search in Lake Michigan near Highland Park.
A mayday distress call was transmitted from the area of 10 Park Avenue, prompting a full-scale rescue operation.
According to initial reports, the diver had entered the water as part of a search effort for a previously reported missing person when communication and contact were lost.
In response, officials escalated the incident to a third-alarm dive box, deploying multiple dive teams, marine units, and emergency personnel to the scene.
Rescue crews continued intensive search operations along the lakefront into the evening.
As of this report, the diver remains unaccounted for.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the identity of either the missing diver or the individual originally reported missing.
The situation remains active, and further updates will be provided by the Highland Park Fire Department and Lake County authorities as information becomes available.
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Dearborn County) — Fire crews are battling a third-alarm structure fire at the Civista Bank located at 19710 State Line Road, according to emergency dispatch information.
The incident was initially reported as a working fire, prompting a second-alarm response as conditions rapidly escalated.
Fire officials have confirmed that the office area on the second floor is heavily involved, with significant fire activity observed within that portion of the building.
Additional firefighting resources have been requested to assist with suppression efforts as crews work to contain the blaze and prevent further spread.
No information has been released at this time regarding injuries, evacuations, or the cause of the fire.
Authorities are expected to provide updates as the situation develops.