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The search for an 18-year-old man who went missing at a Winnetka beach early Tuesday morning was suspended until Wednesday morning due to conditions at the lake, officials said.

Around 2 a.m., officials were called to the scene at Elder Lane Beach on Sheridan Road where a teen went missing after going into the lake.

Winnetka police speak with a person near Elder Lane Beach where a teen went missing on Aug. 15, 2023, in Winnetka.
Winnetka police speak with a person near Elder Lane Beach where a teen went missing on Aug. 15, 2023, in Winnetka.

Winnetka Village Communication Manager Josie Clark said the search for the missing 18-year-old was suspended Tuesday afternoon due to the conditions at Lake Michigan.

“Tomorrow unfortunately will be a recovery situation,” Clark said.

Monday, the National Weather Service issued a beach hazard warning of waves up to 9 feet and dangerous currents. The warnings were due to expire Tuesday night, weather officials said.