Navy SEAL Candidates Sickened by Training in Sewage-Laced Ocean Water, Pentagon Watchdog Finds

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 Mexico, which flows to area beaches and causes significant closures to the shoreline.

Navy SEAL candidates have been swimming in waters contaminated by fecal matter, watchdog reports

U.S. Navy SEAL candidates during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training in Coronado, California, January 23, 2018.US Navy/Petty Officer 1st Class Abe McNattA new watchdog report says Navy SEAL candidates face health risks from contaminated water during training in California.It says Naval Special Warfare Command has ignored local bacteria-related beach closure advisories.Nearly 1,200 gastrointestinal illness cases were reported among …

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 watchdog found.