The body of one of two U.S. soldiers reported missing in southern Morocco has been discovered, according to officials. The soldiers were participating in the international exercise 'African Lion 2026' when they went missing on May 24, 2026.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the recovery of the remains. The second soldier remains missing, and search operations are ongoing in coordination with Moroccan authorities.
The incident occurred near the coast, and initial reports suggest the soldiers may have fallen into the ocean. The names of the soldiers have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
African Lion is an annual joint military exercise involving U.S. and Moroccan forces, focusing on regional security and interoperability.
