Medical examiner IDs woman killed when Chicago boat capsized on Lake Michigan
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the woman who was killed when a boat capsized overnight near the"playpen" area of Lake Michigan, according to Chicago police.
A recovery mission by the Chicago Police Department Marine Unit was performed one person, a woman who was around 20 years old. Officials later confirmed the body of a woman had been recovered. She was identified as Briana Joy Burden, 20, of Chicago, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyDuring the update, authorities said a"huge increase in wind and wave activity" early Friday morning complicated rescue and recovery efforts.
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