U.S. Soldiers Missing After Rescue Attempt in Morocco

The incident took place near the Cap Draa Training Area in Morocco, where the soldiers were participating in the African Lion exercise. This annual event is the largest joint military exercise led by AFRICOM, involving troops from the U.S., African partner nations, and NATO allies. The exercise focuses on modern warfare training across land, air, sea, cyber, and space domains.

The preliminary report indicates that the soldiers were on a hike when the initial accident occurred. When the first soldier fell, others attempted a rescue using a human chain with their belts, but they were unsuccessful. The second soldier then jumped in, resulting in both needing rescue. A third soldier's attempt was also unsuccessful, though they managed to return to shore. Multiple aircraft, drones, divers, and vessels have been deployed in the search for the missing soldiers.

African Lion is the largest annual joint military exercise led by AFRICOM, involving troops from the U.S., African partner nations, and NATO allies.

The incident occurred off the coast of Morocco, near the Cap Draa Training Area.

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