CAPE MAY, N.J. — A new Coast Guard recruit from Virginia who collapsed last week after a physical fitness run at a training center in New Jersey has died.

A Coast Guard spokesman confirmed the recruit died Wednesday but said the cause of death hasn't been determined.

Seaman Recruit Aaron Redd, 21, The recruit was part of a class that started training late last month at the Coast Guard's center in Cape May. The recruit collapsed Friday morning just moments after completing his initial 1.5-mile run.

Medical personnel on scene for the training immediately responded. The recruit was taken to a hospital.

"Seaman Recruit Redd was only a member of the Coast Guard family for a few days, but we are deeply saddened by his tragic loss. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time," said Capt. Owen Gibbons, commanding officer of Training Center Cape May, said in a Thursday statement.

The Coast Guard says it will conduct a full investigation into the recruit's death, which is standard policy in such cases.

The recruit's name and hometown haven't been released because relatives are still being notified about the death.

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