Marine, Benjamin Poole, dies during elite selection course – The Times

Posted August 1st, 2008 in armed forces, news by sally

“A Royal Marine has died during the final stage of selection to become a member of the elite Special Boat Service.  An investigation has been started into the death of Benjamin Poole, 26, who was taking part in an 18-mile (29km) hike across the Brecon Beacons in Mid Wales carrying his rifle and 55lb (25kg) of kit in temperatures that reached 27C (81F).”

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The Times, 1st August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk