A U.S. Marine serving aboard the USS Anchorage went missing during a training exercise off the Southern California coast, prompting a massive multi-agency search that has since transitioned to a recovery operation, the Navy said.

According to the Navy, the Makin Island Amphious Ready Group launched the search at about 1:21 a.m. Thursday after the Marine was reported missing during integrated training with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

The Navy said the Marine’s identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin are notified.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who are affected during this difficult time,” the Navy said in a news release on Saturday.

The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue efforts to a search-and-recovery operation at about 9 p.m. Friday.

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