The search for missing US soldiers in Lithuania has sadly culminated with the discovery of a fourth body, prompting an investigation and reflection on the tragic incident.
**Fourth US Soldier Found in Lithuania After Military Drill Incident**
**Fourth US Soldier Found in Lithuania After Military Drill Incident**
Rescue operations conclude with the recovery of all missing soldiers from a tragic accident during training.
The body of the fourth US soldier, who had been missing for a week in Lithuania, has been recovered following extensive search operations near Pabrade. The soldier was one of four members participating in military exercises involving an M88A2 Hercules armored vehicle when they went missing. The search effort, which included hundreds of personnel from the US Army, Navy, and allied forces from Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia, eventually led to the discovery of their vehicle and the bodies of the other three soldiers in a nearby peat bog.
Lt Gen Charles Costanza referred to the situation as a "tragic accident" and expressed deep admiration for the collaboration of various rescue teams during the operation. Maj Gen Christopher Norrie shared his condolences, conveying that the loss weighs heavy on the hearts of many. The specific location of the recovery of the final soldier's body has not been disclosed, but it is confirmed that the soldiers were stationed close to the Belarus border as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a response initiative to Russian actions in Ukraine.
The M88A2 Hercules is a large military vehicle designed for recovery operations in combat zones, and the difficulty of the recovery process involved using additional vehicles, including two more M88A2s and bulldozers. Despite witnessing teams working tirelessly “day and night,” the tragedy has highlighted the risks that accompany military training exercises, prompting an investigation into the incident by the US Army. The soldiers' identities have not yet been released, reflecting the somber atmosphere surrounding their loss.
Lt Gen Charles Costanza referred to the situation as a "tragic accident" and expressed deep admiration for the collaboration of various rescue teams during the operation. Maj Gen Christopher Norrie shared his condolences, conveying that the loss weighs heavy on the hearts of many. The specific location of the recovery of the final soldier's body has not been disclosed, but it is confirmed that the soldiers were stationed close to the Belarus border as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, a response initiative to Russian actions in Ukraine.
The M88A2 Hercules is a large military vehicle designed for recovery operations in combat zones, and the difficulty of the recovery process involved using additional vehicles, including two more M88A2s and bulldozers. Despite witnessing teams working tirelessly “day and night,” the tragedy has highlighted the risks that accompany military training exercises, prompting an investigation into the incident by the US Army. The soldiers' identities have not yet been released, reflecting the somber atmosphere surrounding their loss.
