Two girls are in essential situation after a boating accident within the Lake Michigan ‘Playpen’ north of Navy Pier, officers mentioned.

About 5 p.m. paramedics responded to 800 North Jean Baptiste Level DuSable Lake Shore Drive for a name of individuals injured within the water in Lake Michigan, mentioned Chief Juan Hernandez, spokesperson with the Chicago Fireplace Division.

Two girls have been taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical to essential situation, Hernandez mentioned, including that he couldn’t disclose their accidents.

Hernandez couldn’t present further particulars.

A Chicago Police spokesperson in an e-mail mentioned they have been ready for particulars.