8 Military Presumed Dead Off Southern California Coast

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Southern California involving a Marine training exercise. An amphibious tractor sank, leading to a 40-hour search for missing service members. Despite initial rescues, the search was called off after covering over 1000 square nautical miles. Efforts will now focus on recovery and investigation. The crew, aged 19 to early 30s, wore body armor and flotation vests. The commander expressed sorrow over ending the search.

What type of vehicle was involved in the incident off the coast of Southern California?

• A submarine

• A speedboat

• An amphibious tractor

• A helicopter

How many Marines were initially rescued after the vehicle sank?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 5

What was the extent of the search area for the missing Marines?

• 1000 square nautical miles

• 750 square nautical miles

• 500 square nautical miles

• 1500 square nautical miles

What will the efforts focus on after the search was called off?

• Conducting more search operations

• Recovering the bodies and investigating the incident

• Training new Marines

• Building a memorial

What safety equipment were the crew members wearing during the exercise?

• Life jackets and helmets

• Body armor and flotation vests

• Diving suits and oxygen tanks

• Parachutes and harnesses