Three rescued from Bangs Lake in Wauconda after sailboat capsizes

Three people were rescued from Bangs Lake in Wauconda after their sailboat capsized during rough weather shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, the Wauconda Fire District reported.

The boaters were trying to head back to land, but the craft overturned about 15 yards from shore, firefighters said.

The Wauconda Police Marine Unit was able to rescue the three. All were wearing life jackets, according to firefighters.

None required medical treatment, firefighters said.