FERRYSBURG, Mich — A teenager drowned at North Beach Park on Wednesday evening, police say.
First responders were called out to a water rescue around 7:45 p.m. They found the body nearly an hour later.
Authorities say he was a 16-year-old boy from Norton Shores. He was at the beach with a church group.
A group of teens entered the water in a marked swim zone, but lake conditions were so rough they were pushed out of the area.
The boy was swept away and began to struggle in the water. Beachgoers attempted to help to the teens, but were unable to reach the victim in time.
First responders found the boy and attempted lifesaving measures, but were unsuccessful.
There was a yellow flag flying Wednesday afternoon at Grand Haven State Park, but it is unclear what flag was flying, if any, at North Beach Park at the time of the drowning, the Grand Haven Tribune reports.
Several crews were sent to the scene, including the U.S. Coast Guard.
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