Navy SEALs, Contaminated Ocean Sparks

California's Contaminated Ocean Sparks Health Concerns for Navy SEALs
Hundreds of Navy SEAL candidates became sick within a week of being exposed to contaminated ocean water at the Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) in Coronado, California, a report from the U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General found.
Report confirms Navy SEALs sickened while training in polluted waters off San Diego
Navy SEAL candidates run with inflatable boats during the “Hell Week” crucible training on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado on July 10, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist ...
Report: Navy leaders criticized for SEALs training in sewage-contaminated water
Navy SEALs are training in sewage-contaminated water. Now, a government watchdog is calling out the heads of the elite program that trains just off the coast of Coronado.
DOD Report Recommends Relocating SEALs Training When Water is Contaminated
Last year, while Coronado’s beaches were largely closed due to the ongoing Tijuana sewage crisis, the U.S. Navy SEALs kept training. Leaders say they will develop protocol for relocating, rescheduling,
Report finds illnesses among Navy SEALs training in polluted water in San Diego
For years, Navy SEALs have trained in sewage-contaminated water, but exactly how it’s impacted the health of members have remained unknown, until now. A report from the Inspector General published a study that looked more closely at the water bacteria levels in the water.
Navy SEAL candidates often swim in water with high levels of fecal matter, watchdog finds
The Navy did not follow beach closure advisories, exposing Navy SEAL candidates and possibly affecting training, a government ...
Navy SEALs face health risks from toxic sewage exposure, report finds
The Navy SEALs are reporting a spike in pollution-related sickness due to the increasing amount of sewage from Mexico that ...
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Navy SEAL Candidates Sickened by Training in Sewage-Laced Ocean Water, Pentagon Watchdog Finds
Water contamination has been a long-standing issue in Coronado due in part to pollution from the Tijuana River Valley in ...
Salvage crews recover first pieces of Navy jet that crashed near Shelter Island
At 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 12, the EA-18G Growler, which is based on Whidbey Island, Washington, crashed while attempting to land ...
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Navy SEAL candidates have been swimming in waters contaminated by fecal matter, watchdog reports
Between January 2019 and May 2023, the Navy diagnosed almost 1,200 cases of acute gastrointestinal illnesses amongst SEAL and Special Warfare Combat Crewman candidates training at Coronado.
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Small civilian plane makes emergency landing on Coronado Navy base, no injuries reported
A Navy spokesperson says sailors will help the plane owner with any necessary repairs before they leave the base.