Komenko
01-14-11, 06:20 PM
CAMP PENDLETON (CNS/KUSI) - A Marine Corps amphibious-assault vessel capsized and sank off the coast of Camp Pendleton today, prompting an urgent military- civilian rescue and recovery effort.
The accident just north of Oceanside Harbor was reported shortly before noon, USMC officials said. A crew of four reportedly was aboard the vessel at the time. The status of the involved Marines was unclear in the early afternoon.
Lifeguards and a dive team were among the civilian crews aiding military personnel in the emergency, according to Oceanside police.
Update:
A press briefing concerning the death of a Marine, during a training accident Friday, will be held near the Camp Pendleton Main Gate at 4 p.m.
The Marine was killed when the amphibious assault vehicle he was riding in became submerged under water in the Del Mar boat basin during a training exercise here Friday.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Six Marines were in the vehicle during the incident. No injuries were reported among the five survivors.
http://www.kusi.com/story/13847331/camp-pend
I was down at Del Mar today when this happened. Was praying that they would get everybody out alive. Pray for this Marine's family tonight.
The accident just north of Oceanside Harbor was reported shortly before noon, USMC officials said. A crew of four reportedly was aboard the vessel at the time. The status of the involved Marines was unclear in the early afternoon.
Lifeguards and a dive team were among the civilian crews aiding military personnel in the emergency, according to Oceanside police.
Update:
A press briefing concerning the death of a Marine, during a training accident Friday, will be held near the Camp Pendleton Main Gate at 4 p.m.
The Marine was killed when the amphibious assault vehicle he was riding in became submerged under water in the Del Mar boat basin during a training exercise here Friday.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Six Marines were in the vehicle during the incident. No injuries were reported among the five survivors.
http://www.kusi.com/story/13847331/camp-pend
I was down at Del Mar today when this happened. Was praying that they would get everybody out alive. Pray for this Marine's family tonight.