SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. -- The South Haven Police Department responded to a report of a subject in Lake Michigan near 20th Avenue on Monday.

Officers say the call came in around 6 p.m., and when they arrived on scene, they found an unconscious female floating in the water.

South Haven Area Emergency Services soon arrived and retrieved the individual.

They began lifesaving measures and took her to an ambulance.

Despite their efforts, the woman was later pronounced dead at Bronson South Haven Hospital.

Authorities say the identity of the deceased female is currently unknown.

An investigation into the identity of this individual and the circumstances leading to this incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information in this investigation is asked to contact the SHPD at 269-637-5151.