The bodies of three US soldiers who had been missing for six days during military drills in Lithuania have been discovered in a swampy area near Pabradė, as confirmed by the US Army. The search for the fourth soldier remains ongoing, with military officials expressing their deep condolences.
Tragic Discovery: Bodies of US Soldiers Found in Lithuanian Swamp
Tragic Discovery: Bodies of US Soldiers Found in Lithuanian Swamp
Three soldiers who went missing during military exercises have been recovered, while search continues for a fourth.
The complex rescue initiative involved collaboration between the US Army, Navy, and the armed forces of Lithuania and Poland. The soldiers disappeared on March 25 while performing a mission in their M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle. The vehicle was subsequently located submerged in a bog, presenting a challenging recovery effort that required heavy machinery and expert assistance.
Efforts to recover the vehicle included divers, bulldozers, and various types of excavation equipment, as heavy layers of mud and sediment complicated the process. The local community came together to mourn the loss during a mass in Vilnius, where Lithuania’s President extended condolences to the American people.
The soldiers were part of a brigade responding to challenges arising from Russia's aggression in the region, and their identities have yet to be released pending notification of their families. Investigations into the incident are being conducted by both the US Army and Lithuanian authorities.
Efforts to recover the vehicle included divers, bulldozers, and various types of excavation equipment, as heavy layers of mud and sediment complicated the process. The local community came together to mourn the loss during a mass in Vilnius, where Lithuania’s President extended condolences to the American people.
The soldiers were part of a brigade responding to challenges arising from Russia's aggression in the region, and their identities have yet to be released pending notification of their families. Investigations into the incident are being conducted by both the US Army and Lithuanian authorities.
