Two members of the U.S. Navy were still being evaluated this afternoon after a predawn boat crash in San Diego Bay sent five people to the hospital. The 35-foot inflatable vessel struck Zuniga Point Jetty shortly before 2 AM during routine training.
CORONADO – Five U.S. Navy personnel suffered non-life- threatening injuries today in a predawn boat crash at the mouth of San Diego Bay.
The 11-meter rigid-hulled inflatable vessel struck Zuniga Point Jetty on the southwestern edge of Naval Air Station North Island shortly before 2 a.m. as the crew was entering the harbor during routine training operations, according to Navy Region Southwest public affairs. The injured sailors were taken to hospitals, where they were admitted in stable condition, the Navy stated.
As of early afternoon, three of the personnel had been released from medical care, according to a Naval Special Warfare spokesperson. The other two were still being evaluated, the official said.
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