Chicago Fire Department hosts water rescue demonstration at Navy Pier; officials urge safety ahead of beaches opening [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — As the city prepares to open Chicago beaches, multiple agencies are preparing for water-related emergencies.

The Chicago Fire Department did a water rescue drill at Navy Pier Tuesday morning.

Divers went into the water off of a helicopter to show what it would look like to rescue someone from the lake.

Marine public safety officials reminded people to follow boating and beach rules, as Chicago beaches open for the summer on Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m.

Chicago Fire officials dove off of a helicopter into the lake in a water rescue demonstration at Navy Pier on Tuesday. | FULL VIDEO

The park district urged people to look for “no swimming allowed” signs and only swim when a lifeguard is on duty.

Lifeguards will be on-duty starting Friday, and, unlike other years, there are enough to staff beaches and pools. …