(CNN) The remains of seven Marines and a sailor were recovered Friday from an amphibious assault vehicle that had sunk on July 30 off the coast of California's San Clemente Island. Their remains will soon be transferred to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to be prepared for burial, according to the US Marine Corps. They will then be released to their families in accordance with their wishes. "Our hearts and thoughts of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit are with the families of our recovered Marines and Sailor," Col. Christopher Bronzi, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, said in a statement. As previously reported by CNN , the amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) suffered a mishap off San Clemente Island during a routine training exercise.

Source: CNN August 08, 2020 14:47 UTC