Dead body of the last American soldier who disappeared in Lithuania

02 April 2025 02:21 am The three other soldiers were found dead on Monday after rescue workers repaired their M88 Hercules appeased from a swamp. The dead body of the last US soldier who disappeared in Lithuania last week was found on Tuesday, AFP reports with reference to a statement by the US Army. People lift candles and respect the four American soldiers who died after being missing in Lithuania (AP), four US soldiers in Lithuania were reported missing, asking for a search and rescue operation. However, rescue workers found the body of three of the soldiers on Monday after repairing their M88 Hercules appendixed vehicle from a swamp. Also read: “Our worst fear …”: Woman of the missing American soldier in Lithuania makes urgent plea “The fourth US army soldier died on April 1 near Pabrade, Lithuania.” They did not reveal the identity of the soldier because they await confirmation of the next of kin. The military also did not specify where exactly the fourth soldier was found. Also read: Usha, JD Vvce’s controversial Greenland visits Sparks Uproar, as on attempt a humiliating turn takes; See photos The soldiers disappeared during a military drill on a training ground in Pabraade, near Belo Rusland. The US defense secretary pays respect for soldiers Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, took to X and thanked the Lithuanian authorities and US service members for their bravery to facilitate the restoration of the soldiers’ bodies. “The recovery was done with urgency, determination and deep respect for the cases. We will never forget these soldiers – and our prayers are with their families,” he said. Lithuania’s Defense Ministry also expressed “deep sadness” about the death of the American soldier. In a post on X, he said: “We are expanding our condolences to the families of all four soldiers who lost in this tragic accident and thank all those involved in the search efforts.” People also met at the US Embassy in Lithuania, AFP, to light candles and give respect to the deceased soldiers.