One U.S. Marine has died, any other is in serious situation and a rescue operation is underway for eight extra after a coaching exercise “mishap” with an amphibious assault automobile off the flit of Southern California on Thursday.
The deceased Marine, whose title is being withheld for 24 hours so as that the household can be taught, used to be pronounced ineffective at a clinic in San Diego on Thursday, per a press free up early Friday by the I Marine Expeditionary Force.
The Marine in serious situation and any other injured Marine in stable situation had been taken to hospitals for therapy.
Fifteen Marines and one sailor had been within the auto for the coaching exercise reach San Clemente Island on Thursday, after they reported taking on water at about 5: 45 p.m., the free up acknowledged.
Search-and-rescue efforts had been ongoing early Friday to search out the eight service individuals who had been missing. The Navy and Journey Guard had been helping in the search.
“We’re deeply saddened by this tragic incident. I query that you simply preserve our Marines, Sailors, and their households to your prayers as we continue our search,” acknowledged Col. Christopher Bronzi, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Commanding Officer, on Twitter.
1 Marine has died, 8 service individuals remain missing and 2 had been injured after an AAV mishap July 30 off the flit of Southern California. All are assigned to the 15th MEU. Search and rescue efforts are aloof underway with toughen from the Navy and Journey Guard.
— I MEF (@1stMEF) July 31, 2020
The I Marine Expeditionary Force acknowledged it could most likely evaluation the incident.
