Four people “rescued” from Lake Michigan after jet ski accident near Monroe Harbor

Four jet skiers who were stranded on a pier were rescued by Chicago Police Marines near Monroe Harbor on Monday afternoon.

The accident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. and none of the jet ski riders were injured, according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford and police.

“The police boat got there first and got her out of the water,” Langford said, adding that the pier was near Buckinham Well.

The four were aboard two jet skis that apparently lost power, causing them to plunge into the water, officials said.

The four were brought ashore by the police boat, which also towed the jet skis.

“With jet skis, they (the operators) are often unaware of the lack of maneuverability,” Langford said.

“Jet skis are not like motorcycles that you control with your hands. They don’t always respond as well on the water.”

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