REPORT: US Soldier Leapt Into Ocean To Save Colleague
Two U.S. soldiers went missing after falling into the ocean during a recreational hike near Morocco's Cap Draa Training Area, prompting a multinational search effort. A third soldier survived after attempting to rescue them but was unable to reach the two who were swept away by waves. The incident, which occurred during the African Lion 2026 military exercise, is being treated as an accident with no signs of foul play.
- ▪Two U.S. service members went missing after falling into the ocean near Tan Tan, Morocco, during a sunset hike.
- ▪A second soldier jumped in to rescue a non-swimmer but was struck by a wave, and a third soldier attempted a rescue but failed to reach them.
- ▪The search involved Moroccan military divers, U.S. Navy P8 Poseidon aircraft, helicopters, vessels, and mountain rescue teams.
- ▪The incident occurred after training ended during the African Lion 2026 multinational military exercise.
- ▪U.S. Africa Command confirmed the soldiers fell from a cliff and stated there was no evidence of terrorism or foul play.
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National Security REPORT: US Soldier Leapt Into Ocean To Save Colleague Image not from story. (Photo by ABDEL MAJID BZIOUAT/AFP via Getty Images) Mark Tanos Contributor May 05, 2026 12:24 PM ET May 05, 2026 12:24 PM ET Mark Tanos Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); One of two U.S. soldiers who vanished off Morocco’s southern coast had reportedly jumped into the ocean trying to rescue a fellow service member unable to swim.
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