Man dies after being pulled from water at Naperville's Centennial beach

Man drowns at Naperville's Centennial Beach

In Naperville, the popular centennial beach was closed today after a man drowned.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A man died after being pulled from the water at Centennial Beach in Naperville on Thursday evening, authorities said.

What we know:

The 27-year-old was found unconscious in the water around 6 p.m. near the beach at 500 W. Jackson Ave., according to the Naperville Park District.

According to Naperville police, the man was swimming with a group of friends to a floating dock in the middle of the deep end. However, after they arrived at the dock, the man was no longer with them.

After searching the area, the group returned to the shore and informed lifeguards, who activated their missing person protocols.

The man was taken to Endeavor Health Edward Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

Park officials said Centennial Beach will stay closed Friday.

What we don't know:

The man's identity has not yet been released.  The cause of his death is still under investigation, but police said there were no indications of foul play.

Anyone with more information on this case is urged to contact the Naperville Police Department Investigations Division at 630-548-1421.