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01/06/2015
Royal Marine Trainee Dies During 30-Mile March
A Royal Marine trainee has died following an exercise in Dartmoor.
The man, who has not been named, collapsed during a 30-mile march at the weekend. He is understood to have been based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon.
The cause of his death is unknown.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence is quoted as saying: "This incident is being investigated and the thoughts and sympathies of the Naval Service are with the family and friends of this man."
(JP)
The man, who has not been named, collapsed during a 30-mile march at the weekend. He is understood to have been based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon.
The cause of his death is unknown.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence is quoted as saying: "This incident is being investigated and the thoughts and sympathies of the Naval Service are with the family and friends of this man."
(JP)
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