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Marine recruit dies after medical emergency during fitness evaluation
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CAMP PENDLETON — A Marine Corps recruit assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego died Wednesday, days after suffering a medical emergency during a routine physical fitness evaluation at Camp Pendleton, military officials announced Thursday.
The recruit was pronounced dead at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside after the medical emergency occurred Saturday, according to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation, and officials are conducting a standard medical review.
The Marine Corps said it is providing support to the recruit’s family and requested privacy.
The incident marks the second recent death involving a Camp Pendleton Marine.