Rumors spread that numerous USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attempted to jump overboard during a nine-month deployment tied to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Snopes could not independently confirm reports of multiple attempts, which relied on anonymous or secondhand family accounts from outlets like Navy Times and Stars and Stripes.
The Navy confirmed one sailor went overboard in early August and was rescued by helicopter, treated, and transferred for further care, but declined to confirm whether it was a suicide attempt. A Navy spokesperson denied any increase in suicidal ideation aboard ship, citing five chaplains, mental health staff, and a support dog named Capt. Fathom.
Around 200 family members met with Navy leadership in San Diego to raise mental health concerns, during which one spouse said her husband texted that he hoped he wouldn't wake up. The Navy also addressed earlier reports of shortages in toothpaste, deodorant, and soap, saying supply hubs were disrupted by combat and food was prioritized first.
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