Navy SEAL Killed in Parachute Accident

He collided with anoher SEAL during training in Arizona
By John Johnson,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 29, 2013 5:15 PM CDT
Updated Mar 29, 2013 6:00 PM CDT
Navy SEAL Killed in Parachute Accident
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A Navy SEAL was killed today during a parachute training exercise near Tucson, reports the Arizona Republic. The SEAL collided in mid-air with another SEAL, and the second man remains hospitalized in stable condition. Both men, from the East Coast Naval Special Warfare Unit, were practicing free-fall maneuvers when they collided, reports AP. The cause is under investigation. (More Navy SEALs stories.)

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