Accidental Deaths Prompt New Navy Safety Rules

On April 24th, two Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Brett Allen Marihugh and 1st Class Seth Cody Lewis were found at the bottom of a combat training pool after attempting a breath-holding exercise. Both men perished. Marihugh and Lewis were conducting an off-hours workout at the pool by themselves.

A Navy investigation ruled out misconduct by the SEALs and said breath-holding should only take place in a controlled setting under the supervision of trainers. Breath-holding drills are usually used to condition a swimmer to build confidence when going through high-surf conditions at night, said Brandon Webb, a former Navy SEAL.

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