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US Ends Search For Missing Sailor, Seven Marines

At least one Marine has died and eight others remained missing on July 31, 2020 following an accident involving an amphibious assault vehicle off the coast of California, the US military announced. Joe KLAMAR / AFP

 

The US military said Sunday it has called off a search for seven Marines and a sailor missing at sea for days, saying they were presumed dead.

The military personnel were aboard an amphibious vehicle that sank Thursday in deep water off the coast of California during a training exercise.

“It is with a heavy heart that I decided to conclude the search and rescue effort,” said Colonel Christopher Bronzi, commander of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

During the 40-hour search, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard helicopters, ships, and watercraft searched more than 1,000 square nautical miles, the Marines said in a statement.

A total of 16 service members were on the amphibious vehicle — until now eight were rescued but one later died, and two others are in critical condition.

The search and rescue operation now shifts to one aimed at finding the bodies of the missing service members, Bronzi said.

AFP

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