Efforts to locate a missing diver in Lake Michigan were suspended late Tuesday afternoon due to unfavorable weather and water conditions. The diver, who had been exploring a historic shipwreck, was last seen around 11:30 a.m., sparking an extensive search operation by local authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard. Rescue operations are expected to resume Wednesday morning, weather permitting.
Search Efforts Halted by Lake Conditions
The search for the missing diver began after the U.S. Coast Guard received an emergency notification from a vessel at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The report stated that the diver had not resurfaced as expected after exploring the SS Wisconsin shipwreck, located about six miles off the coast of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This shipwreck, lying in water over 100 feet deep, has long been a popular site for divers intrigued by its history. However, the treacherous depth and fluctuating lake conditions make it a challenging site to navigate.
Search and recovery operations were conducted throughout the afternoon but had to be called off at approximately 4:40 p.m. due to deteriorating weather conditions on the lake. Choppy waters and poor visibility significantly hindered rescue teams, making it unsafe to continue searching. Authorities announced that the efforts would resume early Wednesday morning, with the hope that conditions would improve.
Recovery Operations to Resume
As the search continues, local authorities and rescue teams remain focused on resuming their efforts as soon as conditions permit.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure a thorough and safe recovery operation. Search teams are expected to return to the area early Wednesday morning to continue their efforts to locate the missing diver.
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