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Royal Marine march death: Gareth Jenkins named as trainee | Royal Marine march death: Gareth Jenkins named as trainee |
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A Royal Marine trainee who died on a training exercise in Dartmoor has been named as Lt Gareth Jenkins. | A Royal Marine trainee who died on a training exercise in Dartmoor has been named as Lt Gareth Jenkins. |
Lt Jenkins, from Colwyn Bay, Conwy, collapsed at the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon, while on a 30-mile (48km) march on Thursday. | Lt Jenkins, from Colwyn Bay, Conwy, collapsed at the Commando Training Centre, Lympstone, Devon, while on a 30-mile (48km) march on Thursday. |
An investigation into his death is being carried out. | |
A Royal Navy spokesman said: "The thoughts and sympathies of the naval service are with his family and friends at this time." | A Royal Navy spokesman said: "The thoughts and sympathies of the naval service are with his family and friends at this time." |
Lt Jenkins, who was in his mid-20s, died during the so-called "30-miler" march, 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. |
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