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Trainee dies on Royal Marines Dartmoor '30-miler' march Trainee dies on Royal Marines Dartmoor '30-miler' march
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A Royal Marine trainee has collapsed and died on a exercise on Dartmoor. A Royal Marine trainee has collapsed and died on an exercise on Dartmoor.
The man, who has not been named, was based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon, and was taking part in a 30-mile (48km) march.The man, who has not been named, was based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone, Devon, and was taking part in a 30-mile (48km) march.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the cause of death was unknown.A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the cause of death was unknown.
He said: "This incident is being investigated and the thoughts and sympathies of the Naval Service are with the family and friends of this man."He said: "This incident is being investigated and the thoughts and sympathies of the Naval Service are with the family and friends of this man."
The man died on Thursday during the so-called "30-miler" march across Dartmoor, the last major test undertaken as part of the 32-week Commando course.The man died on Thursday during the so-called "30-miler" march across Dartmoor, the last major test undertaken as part of the 32-week Commando course.
Trainees must complete it carrying at least 32lbs (15kg) of equipment in a maximum time of eight hours.Trainees must complete it carrying at least 32lbs (15kg) of equipment in a maximum time of eight hours.
The MoD said the name and details of the man who died were not being released, at the request of his family.The MoD said the name and details of the man who died were not being released, at the request of his family.