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‘Unimaginable Tragedy’ — Marine’s Family Members – Ages 33, 6 And 7 – Drown Near NAS Pensacola
August 3, 2023
The bodies of a U.S. Marine’s family have been recovered at NAS Pensacola in an “unimaginable tragedy”.
Wednesday night, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to NAS Pensacola to assist NAS Police. When deputies arrived, they assisted in recovering a 33-year-old female who had washed ashore near Barrancas Beach.
Deputies were advised that two juveniles, ages 6 and 7, were believed to have been in the water with the female. The ECSO, U.S. Navy, and Escambia County Search and Rescue utilized all available search efforts into the morning hours of August 3.
At around 7:00 a.m. Thursday, the two juveniles’ bodies were recovered near the shoreline.
The woman and two children were family members of a U.S. Marine who had an address onboard NAS Pensacola, according to the ECSO.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families during this time,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
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2 Responses to “‘Unimaginable Tragedy’ — Marine’s Family Members – Ages 33, 6 And 7 – Drown Near NAS Pensacola”
what a terrible tragedy. How did this happen? condolences to this man. Semper Fi
OMG! This is heart wrenching. What happened? I’m sure there’s an investigation going on behind the scenes but, ugh, this is just heartbreaking! I pray for everyone involved including those who are with the Search and Rescue.