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Royal Marine dies during training | Royal Marine dies during training |
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A marine has died during a routine training exercise on the Brecon Beacons. | A marine has died during a routine training exercise on the Brecon Beacons. |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that Benjamin Poole, a Royal Marines Signaller, died on Monday. | The Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed that Benjamin Poole, a Royal Marines Signaller, died on Monday. |
An MoD spokesman said the cause of his death was unknown and it would be inappropriate to comment until a post- mortem examination had been completed. | |
His death is being investigated by Dyfed-Powys Police and the Health and Safety Executive. | His death is being investigated by Dyfed-Powys Police and the Health and Safety Executive. |
An MoD spokesman said: "We are very saddened at the death of Marine Benjamin Poole and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. | An MoD spokesman said: "We are very saddened at the death of Marine Benjamin Poole and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. |
"Marine Poole, a Royal Marines Signaller, died while undertaking a routine UK Military training exercise on 28 July 2008. | "Marine Poole, a Royal Marines Signaller, died while undertaking a routine UK Military training exercise on 28 July 2008. |
"The cause of Marine Poole's death is not known at this time and it would be inappropriate to comment further." | "The cause of Marine Poole's death is not known at this time and it would be inappropriate to comment further." |
He said that they were cooperating with the police and health and safety investigation which is underway and said the family of Mr Poole had appealed for privacy. |
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