Wisconsin swimmer in distress rescued from Lake Michigan

OAK CREEK, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin said rescue crews were needed to help a distressed swimmer in the Lake Michigan waters Sunday night.

According to a release from the Oak Creek Fire Department, crews responded around 7:35 p.m. to Bender Park for reports of a swimmer in distress.

Before first responders could arrive on the scene, one person was said to use a jet ski to throw a personal flotation device to the distressed swimmer.

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A rescue swimmer from the department then entered the water, reached the swimmer, and brought them back to shore. The distressed swimmer was said to be conscious and alert…

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