CFD Diver Perishes
- A Chicago Fire Department diver died and two other divers were injured during a rescue attempt on the Chicago River Monday evening, officials said.
Juan Bucio, 46, was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital at 10:02 p.m. He became separated from his partner while trying to rescue someone from the Chicago River near where it crosses Ashland Avenue on Monday night.
Two other divers were taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in good condition, according to the Fire Department. They have been released.
The fire department received a call around 7:50 p.m. after boaters saw a person jump into the water, according to José A. Santiago, the Fire Commissioner of the Chicago Fire Department.
During the search, Bucio became separated from his partner, Santiago said, and the team sent out a Mayday call.
Prayers for the fallen, his family and the whole CFD family.
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posted by SCC at 6:31 AM
50 Comments:
Oh no. Oh no. :( :(
Godspeed Brother. May your family be comforted and at peace.
Godspeed young man.
Horrible story. Prayers to his family.
He used to be CPD, prayers to his family and entire CFD
Tragic.
I don’t know anything about diving and very little about how long and overboard person can survive under water.
Also not known is the back story of the boating occupant(s) and what led up to the incident. Boater safety guidelines obviously ignored.
What comes to mind that this may have been a recovery more so than a rescue.
Truly a saddening tragedy.
God bless the CFD family.
RIP
Hey, those weren’t Amish youths in the CWB videos
SAD...
Our sympathies go out to the entire BUCIO family as well as all our fellow first responders on the CFD.
They will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Your brave and dedicated work here is done.
May God now welcome you into His open arms.
You have served us well sir, Rest in Peace.
FYI..If you noticed the MAYOR is "not" even around on the weekends anymore,if he holds a press conf, its ususally on a wed or thursday,he don't give a shit....
So sorry for your loss.Condolences to the family.
My condolences to the Firefighter, his family, and his brothers and sisters on CFD. I will keep him, his family, and the rest of CFD in my prayers.
May he RIP, prayers sent for his family! The general public has no idea the risks Police and Fire face on a daily basis,God bless the first responders!
RIP Brother
Thoughts and prayers to everyone in CFD and his family. RIP
DAMN!,SORRY YOUR LOSS AND OURS AS A CITY
What happened?
Prayers for the family. Heartbreaking
May St. Florian, patron saint of all firefighters, meet him at the gates of heaven and take him to Our Lord and seat him at the right hand of Our Father.
Judge Gloria Chevere (Ret)
RIP Firefighter Bucio :-(
my prayers are with him and his family
a friend cpd 016
So sorry to hear
What a horrible way to go. I personally love CFD. You guys and girls have always been so kind to me and even offered food most times I went to the fire houses. I really hate to hear of these things happening to police or fire. I pray for you and your family, brother. Thank you for your service.
We're so sorry for the loss of the CFD diver. Very sad news. Prayers for CFD and family.
Mayor is in California trying to secure a position with Ken Griffin when he loses.
Worked with Juan a few times when he was a P.O. in 018. One of the nicest guys you ever met. Warm smile. Condolences to his family at this terrible time.
God bless his family.
Probably a real good time to remember all the support the CFD showed,
when Commander Bauer was taken from us.
Deepest condolences to the family and the entire CFD.
Prayers for a brave man who gave his life for another. ♠️
God bless. Is there a place we can donate money.
Rest in peace Juan. You were a kind soul. I'm a better person for having known you.
Judge Chevere, always a class act.Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
RIP to the firefighter and condolences to his family and friends...
RIP, brother in RED
From a retired Cop and the proud son of a Firefighter, R.I.P. Brother
Rest in peace Juan-Godspeed.
Worked with his sister in 001. She’s a wonderful person and I’m sure Juan was too. So sad RIP.
Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of this hero.
RIP, sir
Laying down his life for another. God bless you Brother
Rest In Peace !!!
God bless you sir
Fucking jag off Savini on news this evening second guessing CFD's efforts to rescue the firefighter. You, Dave Savweenie, are a pussy.
😢 RIP brother Juan 3-3-5
Prayers for God’s strength for his 2 young sons and his CFD
family🙏 Thank you CPD for your support
Just so you’ll know his sister is CPD and he has a brother
on CFD. Terrible tragedy. Thank you CPD dive team for
finding him, God bless
Rest in Peace my brother. Prayers to all of my CFD family and friends from a CPD family
Was sitting in front of my Far Northwest Side Home with my neighbors/Brothers who are both CFD and CPD and numbed by the loss of a good man. Its times like this that we share a common bond and prayers for the awful loss the family and CFD Family is coming to grips with.
12th District handled the procession with dignity and respect.
Thank you.
Thanks for all the kind comments.
You are all a class act!
Stay safe.
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RIP Juan, my heart goes out to his family and his extended family in the CFD. Remember we are all one out there in this city.
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