NJ Navy SEAL Candidate Dead, Another Hospitalized After Training

SAN DIEGO, CA — A Navy SEAL candidate died Friday and another was hospitalized after finishing a strenuous stretch of training known as "Hell Week," according to the U.S. Navy

Kyle Mullen, 24, of Manalapan, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at Sharp Coronado Hospital at 5:42 p.m. Friday.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to Seaman Mullen's family for their loss," Rear Adm. H W. Howard commander said in a statement. "We are extending every form of support we can to the Mullen Family and Kyle's BUD/S classmates."

Mullen and another sailor were taken to the hospital on Friday several hours after completing their Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL class and the first phase of their Navy SEAL assessment.

"The Sailors were not actively training when they reported symptoms and were transported to receive emergency care," Navy officials said.

The cause of the Mullen's death was still "unknown" as of Sunday morning, military officials said.

The other trainee was in stable condition, the Navy said.