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Eight US military members missing after vehicle sinks in training exercise

Seven marines and one navy sailor were missing after their amphibious assault vehicle took on water off the southern California coast

Seven US Marines and a navy sailor were missing on Friday, a day after their amphibious assault vehicle sank off the southern California coast during a training mission, Marine Corps officials said.

Seven other marines were rescued and are alive while one was killed after their vehicle took on water and sank around 5:45pm Pacific time on Thursday, US military officials said during a news conference.

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