Body Recovered from Lake Michigan Following Yacht Capsizing Incident
- A body identified as that of a missing boater was recovered from Lake Michigan near 31st Street Beach.
- The discovery follows efforts to locate the individual who had been reported missing.
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
CHICAGO (CBS) — A tragic incident unfolded at 31st Street Beach on Sunday afternoon when a body was recovered from Lake Michigan, following the capsizing of a 25-foot double-decker pleasure yacht. The United States Coast Guard had received reports of the yacht sinking on Friday evening, shortly after it flipped around 7:33 p.m., just south of 31st Street Harbor. Eyewitness accounts indicate that many passengers aboard were unable to swim, raising concerns about their safety. Among those on the yacht was Tobin, who was reportedly there to assist with a party. His wife, Leslie Jackson-Tobin, expressed her distress as she awaited news about her husband, emphasizing the emotional toll of the situation. "This is just so overwhelming," she said, highlighting the trauma of knowing her loved one was missing while others continued to enjoy the beach nearby. As the family gathered at the scene, they made a shocking discovery when a relative spotted a body in the water. The family voiced their frustration at boaters who were still using the harbor, urging them to be cautious. "He's giving them life vests," Jackson-Tobin remarked, questioning the circumstances surrounding her husband's disappearance. A family friend noted that the yacht's capsizing may have been caused by most passengers standing on one side, leading to the vessel's instability. The incident has left the family seeking answers and grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event.