WASHINGTON - A Navy SEAL commander has died from injuries he got during a training accident in Virginia.Naval Special Warfare Command said Wednesday that Cmdr.
Brian Bourgeois, 43, was injured Saturday when he fell while fast-roping down from a helicopter.Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois (US Navy) The cause of his fall is under investigation and a Navy official said it was not clear if the rope separated from the aircraft.
Fast roping is often used by SEALs to quickly deploy when a helicopter is unable to land, according to the Navy.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherSUBSCRIBE TO FOX 5 DC ON YOUTUBEBourgeois, who was the commanding officer of SEAL Team 8, died Monday at Norfolk Sentara General Hospital in Norfolk."Our.