Training accident off Southern California leaves one Marine dead, 8 service members missing
Source: CBS News
Training accident off Southern California leaves one Marine dead, 8 service members missing
BY BRIAN DAKSS
JULY 31, 2020 / 6:35 AM / CBS NEWS
Camp Pendleton, California — At least one Marine was killed and two hurt in an amphibious assault vehicle accident off Southern California that also left eight service members missing Thursday, the Marines say. Five other service members in the AAV at the time were rescued.
A search was on for the missing service members.
At about 5:45 p.m. PST, Marines in the AAV on a routine training exercise reported that it was taking on water off San Clemente Island.
The service member whose live was lost was with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), I Marine Expeditionary Force and was pronounced dead at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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The incident was under investigation.
First published on July 31, 2020 / 6:35 AM
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If the other 8 haven't been found yet, then the chances are they're gone also, although I always hold out hope that they'll be found safe and sound.
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One Marine dead, 8 missing after training 'mishap' off California coast
Search-and-rescue efforts were ongoing early Friday to find the eight service members who were missing. The Navy and Coast Guard were assisting in the search.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. I ask that you keep our Marines, Sailors, and their families in your prayers as we continue our search,” said Col. Christopher Bronzi, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officer, on Twitter.
