アメリカ海兵隊さんのインスタグラム写真 - (アメリカ海兵隊Instagram)「"I know all of us in the USMC family are extremely saddened following the announcement of the end of SAR operations. This difficult decision was made after all resources were exhausted. Our prayers continue to be with the family and friends of the eight Marines and one Sailor we lost." – Gen. David H. Berger Commandant of the Marine Corps After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group concluded their search and rescue operation for seven missing Marines and one Sailor, today. All eight service members are presumed deceased. The 15th MEU and the ARG leadership determined that there was little probability of a successful rescue given the circumstances of the incident. On July 30, 15 Marines and one Sailor were participating in a routine training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, California, when their amphibious assault vehicle, began to take on water and sank. Of the 16 service members, eight Marines were rescued, one died and two others are in critical condition at a local hospital. Over the course of the at-sea search, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard helicopter, ships and watercraft searched more than 1,000 square nautical miles. Efforts will now turn to finding and recovering the Marines and Sailor still missing. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated. The names of the Marines and Sailor will be released 24-hours after next of kin notification. #HonorTheFallen #SemperFi」8月3日 0時48分