Man dies while trying to save 12-year-old daughter in Lake Michigan

CHICAGO - Authorities are caution that Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago will continue steadily to have dangerous waves, after a man apparently drowned while trying to save his 12-year-old daughter.

Witnesses said the girl was on the jetty at 31st Streets Beach Thursday day, when a huge influx swept her in to the lake.

The 35-year-old man, discovered as Rene Padilla, jumped in the water so that they can save his daughter, but vanished under the waves.

His good friend and manager, Roberto Spagmolo, said his other daughter was also with him at the time of the accident, and watched as he jumped into the lake.

A lifeguard saved the girl and went back in water to recovery Padilla, but he could not be revived when they reached the shoreline.

A Beach Hazards Affirmation has been issued a consequence of to northeast winds producing waves 3-6 feet high on Lake Michigan and create dangerous going swimming conditions through Friday evening.

Strong rip currents and structural currents are anticipated and people visiting local beaches should stay of the water.

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