US Marine recruit dies during final round of training known as ‘Crucible’

A U.S. Marine recruit has died in South Carolina while undergoing the final round of training – a grueling, 54-hour exercise known as the “Crucible,” officials say. 

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island announced that Pfc. Dalton Beals died Friday and the incident is now under investigation. 

“Our deepest condolences go out to Dalton’s family and to the Marines and staff of Echo Company,” it said in a statement. 

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