One of the two American service members missing in Morocco jumped into the water to try to save the other missing soldier, defense officials told CBS News on Monday, May 4, 2026. Search and rescue efforts were still underway as of Monday after the two U.S. Army soldiers went missing off the coast of Morocco.
The incident occurred during a training exercise. The soldiers were reported missing on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The U.S. military, in coordination with Moroccan authorities, has been conducting search operations.
Officials have not released the names of the missing soldiers pending notification of next of kin. The search continues in the waters near the coast of Morocco.
