From abc7.com this
morning: "Unusually high waves were
seen kicking up and rolling onto the shore at North Avenue Beach, getting
closer and closer to the boathouse. Still, ABC7 spotted quite afew lakefront runnersearly Tuesday. In some cases,authorities chased them down and
ordered them off the beach."
Yes, this morning I ran down to the lakefront as the storm created by "Sandy" rolled into Chicago. Yes, the
police helicopters buzzed me. No, I was not in any danger (at least I
don't think). However, on the lake side of the break wall there was a runner, a photographer and a random person sitting. Being on the other side of the break wall, within easy striking distance of the waves, would be considered putting your life
in nature's hand.
I have seen big waves on the lake before, just not as big and not as many as
this morning.
Here is avideoof some of
the waves hitting just north of Belmont Harbor:
Now for the pictures:
This person was just sitting motionless watching the 20 footers crash in front of her!
Watch out! Why are they sitting there?
Looks like a 25 foot spray!
Waves rolling along the break wall
What are those people doing running by the lake today? Oh yeah, I was actually running there too!
Running on the lake side of the retaining wall is not recommended!
Big wave out in the lake
Photographer who was getting quite wet. Hope he is still with us!
Gotta love those warnings. They were like a clarion call for thrill seekers and photographers to go out to the lakefront.
