US service members go missing during military exercise in Morocco
Two U.S. Army service members are missing following a military training exercise in Morocco. They were reported missing near the Cap Draa Training Area after reportedly falling from a cliff into the ocean during a hike. U.S., Moroccan, and multinational forces have launched a coordinated search and rescue operation, with no indication of foul play.
- ▪Two U.S. Army service members went missing during the African Lion military exercise in Morocco.
- ▪Officials believe the soldiers fell from a cliff into the ocean while on a hike.
- ▪Search and rescue efforts involve U.S., Moroccan, and other African Lion partner assets, including air, ground, and maritime units.
- ▪The incident is under investigation, and there is no evidence of foul play.
- ▪African Lion is an annual multinational exercise involving around 5,000 personnel from approximately 40 countries.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on2 US service members missing in Morocco during multinational military exerciseThe service members are with the Army, officials told ABC News.ByChristopher WatsonMay 3, 2026, 12:23 PM0:36FILE - U.S and Moroccan military forces take part in the 20th edition of the African Lion military exercise in Tan-Tan, south of Agadir, Morocco, Friday, May 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File)Mosa'ab Elshamy/APTwo U.S. service members are missing after participating in a multinational training exercise in Morocco, according to a statement Sunday from U.S.
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