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Three U.S. Marines were found dead in a car at a gas station in North Carolina due to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the local sheriff’s office. The Marines, identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, Merax C. Dockery, and Ivan R. Garcia, were stationed at Camp Lejeune. The cause of the carbon monoxide poisoning is still unclear, but the deaths are not believed to be suspicious. The families and colleagues of the Marines are in the thoughts and prayers of the community. Alaska Highway News reported
Three U.S. Marines were tragically found unresponsive in a car at a gas station in North Carolina and later determined to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the local sheriff’s office. The incident occurred in the coastal community of Hampstead, where the Marines were stationed at nearby Camp Lejeune.
The three lance corporals were identified as Tanner J. Kaltenberg, 19, of Madison, Wisconsin, Merax C. Dockery, 23, of Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, and Ivan R. Garcia, 23, of Naples, Florida. They were motor vehicle operators with the Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
The Pender County Sheriff’s Office received a missing person report from one of the Marines’ mothers after her son failed to arrive on a flight home. This prompted a search that led to the discovery of the unresponsive men in the car.
The autopsies performed by the North Carolina Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as carbon monoxide poisoning. However, it is still unclear whether the deaths were accidental.
Sheriff Alan Cutler expressed his condolences, stating, “I am saddened by the timeless and tragic death of these three young men, who served our country honorably.” He extended his thoughts and prayers to their families and colleagues during this difficult time.
The Marines’ families are now making funeral arrangements, with dates dependent on when their bodies can be released. The loss of these young men has left their loved ones devastated, remembering them as kind souls and good kids.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer that can be emitted from various sources, including vehicles. It is crucial for everyone to be aware of the dangers and take necessary precautions to prevent such tragedies from occurring..
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