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Rafael Correa
United States · Died 10/04/2002
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At about 10 p.m. officers Daniel Pokrajac and David Hoffenkamp were reportedly writing parking tickets at McKinley Park when they were told that that two drunken men appeared to be drowning in the lagoon. According to police, the officers found brothers Rafael Correa and David Correa struggling in the water, unable to make it to the lagoon's island, but insistent that they could swim the 125 feet to shore. David Correa, 23, contended that he and his brother had made it onto the island and only swam toward the shore after the officers ordered them to do so. The officers said they jumped in and helped David Correa to shore. Pokrajac then dove in to look for Rafael Correa, but couldn't find him.
Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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