Porter, IN – An Illinois father and son lost their lives this weekend after a tragic drowning incident at Indiana Dunes State Park, drawing a swift emergency response from local and state authorities.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Conservation Officers and National Park Rangers responded to reports of an active water rescue just after 4:15 p.m. Saturday near the town of Dune Acres. Authorities said they used off-road vehicles and a patrol boat to reach the remote shoreline where the incident occurred.
When Conservation Officers arrived, two men had already been removed from the water by a Good Samaritan. Emergency responders transported both men to the Port of Indiana by boat while performing CPR. The victims were taken to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Authorities have identified the deceased as 65-year-old David Meneou, of Joliet, Illinois, and his 20-year-old son, Jameson Meneou, of Lockport, Illinois.
According to initial findings from the Indiana DNR, both men entered the water when Jameson Meneou went into deep water and began to struggle. David Meneou reportedly attempted to rescue his son but also began to struggle in the deep water, leading to the fatal outcome.
The incident remains under investigation by state officials. Indiana DNR urges visitors to exercise caution while swimming in Lake Michigan, noting that changing conditions and steep drop-offs can present significant hazards.
Authorities did not release further details as of Monday.
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