A Marine has gone missing from the USS Anchorage during training exercises off the coast of Southern California. The Navy announced that the search operation transitioned to a recovery mission.
According to reporting from Fox News, the Marine went missing during training. The Independent reported that the Marine was reported missing shortly after midnight on Thursday.
The Navy initiated a search for the missing service member following the report. However, the search has now been scaled back and is focused on recovery efforts, as stated by Fox News. No details regarding the circumstances of the disappearance have been released at this time.
The USS Anchorage is an amphibious transport dock ship. It is part of the U.S. Navy’s fleet and frequently participates in training exercises off the coast of California. The Independent notes that the Marine was reported missing while the vessel was engaged in such activities.
No further information regarding the recovery mission or the identity of the Marine has been released as of this time, according to both sources. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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