Three US troopers have been discovered lifeless in Lithuania after their armored restoration car was extracted from a swamp, whereas search efforts proceed for a fourth lacking soldier, the US Army Europe and Africa mentioned Monday.
The troopers, assigned to the first Armored Brigade Combat Team, third Infantry Division, went lacking on March 25 whereas trying to tow an immobilized tactical car. Their M88A2 Hercules car was found submerged the next day.
A multinational search effort led by Lithuanian authorities and US forces stays underway within the space.
A multinational search effort involving US, Lithuanian, and Polish forces, together with US Navy divers, recovered the 63-ton car from the unstable terrain.
“The search isn’t finished until everyone is home,” mentioned Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, third Infantry Division commander.
“We stand in grief with the families and loved ones of these extraordinary ‘Dogface Soldiers’ during this unimaginable time,” he added.
The US military mentioned joint search operations with Lithuanian personnel are persevering with, and added that NATO has additionally contributed property to the trouble.
“The US Army and Lithuanian authorities are investigating the cause of the accident,” the assertion mentioned.
“We offer our deepest sympathy to the soldiers, families, friends and the 1st Armored division,” US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce instructed a news convention, expressing disappointment over the “tragic news.”
“We are grateful for the extraordinary efforts carried out by the US Army, the Lithuanian armed forces and civilian agencies over the past six days,” Bruce added.
US forces routinely take part in joint coaching workout routines with NATO allies in Lithuania.
Source: www.anews.com.tr