Woman dies after entering Des Plaines River to rescue son in Libertyville
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - A woman died Sunday after entering the Des Plaines River near Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville to help her son.
Woman drowns rescuing son from Des Plaines River
What we know:
Lake County Forest Preserve police and the Libertyville Fire Department responded to the river just after 7 p.m. Sunday for a water rescue.
First responders found a woman unconscious and not breathing. She was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center where she later died. The Lake County Coroner's Office identified her as 31-year-old Angelina Khalimendik of Hinsdale.
A preliminary investigation found Khalimendik entered the river to assist her son. After helping him reach safety, she became submerged herself, officials said.
A family member and bystanders rushed into action and pulled Khalimendik from the water.
The Lake County Coroner's Office was notified and responded to the hospital.
An autopsy was conducted Monday. Examination results indicated Khalimendik's death was consistent with drowning, according to the coroner's office.
The incident remains under investigation by the Lake County Forest Preserve Police and the Lake County Coroner's Office.
The Source: The information in this report came from the Lake County Coroner's Office.