Sailor dies during parachute training event near Porterville Airport

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A sailor died Tuesday during a parachute grooming lawsuit adjacent the Porterville Airport, officials said.

A spokesperson with the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) said that a sailor who was assigned to an East Coast-based NSW bid died during a parachute grooming lawsuit successful Porterville connected Tuesday morning.

The spokesperson said that nary further accusation volition beryllium released until they notify the family.

This is an ongoing investigation.