CNN —The drownings of two Navy SEALs during a maritime intercept off the coast of Somalia were preventable, caused by a lack of proper training and unclear guidance on effective flotation, a Navy investigation found.
Loaded with gear for the intercept mission, the two Navy SEALs went under in less than a minute.
“The entire tragic event elapsed in just forty-seven (47) seconds, and two [Naval Special Warfare] officers were lost to the sea,” the investigation found.
Naval Special Warfare SEAL Team Three deployed on board the USS Lewis B. Puller in December 2023.
The Navy highlights the need for “positive buoyancy” – the ability to stay afloat – for boarding team members.
Persons:
Christopher Chambers, Nathan Ingram, Chambers, Ingram, ”, Michael “ Erik ” Kurilla, Lewis B, Puller, “
Organizations:
CNN, Navy, Warfare, Special Warfare Command, US Central Command, Special Warfare, Naval Service, Special Warfare Force, Tactical
Locations:
Somalia, Yemen, San Diego