One US Navy SEAL died and another was critically injured on Friday while training in a pool at a Virginia military base , a Navy spokesman said . The two members of the Navy 's elite sea , air , land teams were found at the bottom of the pool by another service member around 3pm local time at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story . The names of the SEALS were withheld pending notification of next of kin . One SEAL died and another was hurt on Friday at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia . A SEAL candidate performs aerobic stretches ( file photo ) . The names of the SEALS are being withheld . Navy spokesman Lieutenant David Lloyd said : 'They were working out in the pool . 'They were swimming . It was not dive training . ' The SEALS were swimming in lap lanes and were not wearing gear at the time , WAVY reported . Both were assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group Two , which contains SEAL teams . The sailors were taken to a civilian hospital , where one was pronounced dead . The second service member is listed in critical condition . Capt Pete Vasely , Commander , Naval Special Warfare Group TWO said : 'This tragic loss is very unfortunate and our thoughts and our prayers are with the families , friends and teammates during this difficult time . 'An investigation into the incident is ongoing . ' The base is in Virginia Beach .
SEALS were at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia . They were found at bottom of the pool by another service member at Twopm . Personnel use base 's Combat Swimmer Training Facility for fitness training . Sailor pronounced dead at hospital and other is listed in critical condition .