Missing Marines Presumed Dead After AAV Accident

Seven Marines and a sailor are presumed dead after a training accident near San Clemente Island, reports the Los Angeles Times.

On July 30, an Amphibious Assault Vehicle from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit carrying 16 personnel reported taking on water during a routine exercise.

One Marine was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were injured, one critically, and remained in the hospital. Five others were rescued.

A search-and-rescue operation was called off late Sunday...