12-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Lake Michigan

12-year-old boy drowns while swimming near Racine boat launch

A 12-year-old boy drowned Wednesday while swimming in Racine.

12-year-old boy drowns in Lake Michigan

Authorities said they were called to the scene, near the Pershing Park Boat Launch, around 8:14 a.m. on Aug. 13 for reports of a person underwater.

Possible drowning victim pulled from Lake Michigan near Festival Hall Aug. 13 was transported to the hospital

RACINE, WI — Racine police have confirmed a possible drowning victim was pulled from Lake Michigan around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, near Festival Hall. Racine County Eye photojournalist Mark Hertzberg was on his morning bike ride when he saw a large response of first responders. City of Racine Police and Fire Departments, the Racine County Water Patrol, and South Shore Fire Department were on scene. Possible drowning victim may be a juvenile…