A US Marine Corps recruit has died during a routine physical fitness evaluation at Camp Pendleton in San Diego.
Officials said the victim experienced a medical emergency on Aug. 1 while doing the scheduled evaluation at the sprawling military facility.
They were rushed to the Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside. The recruit was pronounced dead four days later on Aug. 5.
A US Marine Corps recruit has died during a routine physical fitness evaluation at Camp Pendleton in San Diego. Getty Images
The soldier’s identity is unknown and the circumstances of their death are still under investigation, as is a medical review.
“We are committed to providing privacy and support to the recruit’s family, and no further details will be released at this time,” the Marine Corps said in a statement.
The soldier’s identity is unknown and the circumstances of their death are still under investigation, as is a medical review. Getty Images
Officials said the victim experienced a medical emergency on Aug. 1 while at the sprawling military facility. AP Photo/Tierney L. Cross
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