An empty tracked recovery vehicle was found submerged in a swamp as authorities continue their search for the four US soldiers who vanished during NATO drills in Lithuania.
The US Army confirmed that the tank was the vehicle in which the soldiers went missing, adding that the search for the missing troops is ongoing.
“The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle the four missing US soldiers were operating during a training exercise has been located in Lithuania,”
“The vehicle was discovered submerged in a body of water in a training area…Recovery efforts are underway.”
“The soldiers, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were conducting scheduled tactical training at the time of the incident.”
According to a US official who spoke on condition of anonymity, the incident was a training accident.
NATO officials said they are awaiting “more details” on the “terrible” incident.
