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Resident raises beach safety concerns; city public-safety officials cite increased water rescues
Summary
A resident urged city officials to address rip currents and swimmer deaths tied to breakwaters at Illinois Beach State Park; police and fire chiefs said water rescues increased this year and discussed seeking lifeguards, life rings and shared rescue resources.
At the start of the Oct. 15 meeting, a public commenter urged Zion officials to raise safety concerns about breakwaters installed at Illinois Beach State Park following recent articles and reported swimmer deaths.
Mister Bremner said he had called attention to a Chicago Tribune article and other coverage and asked permission to bring the issue to the mayor. "There have been quite a few…
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