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A fourth missing U.S. soldier has been found dead in Lithuania, as confirmed by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda on Tuesday (April 1). The soldier was discovered in a swampy area where search efforts had been ongoing. This tragic discovery follows the recent recovery of three other missing U.S. soldiers in the same region.
The soldiers were part of a NATO training exercise, and their disappearance had prompted a widespread search operation involving local authorities and military personnel. The cause of their deaths remains under investigation, and further details have not yet been disclosed.
The Lithuanian government, along with U.S. military officials, is working to determine the circumstances surrounding these incidents. President Nausėda expressed his condolences to the families of the soldiers and reaffirmed Lithuania's commitment to ensuring the safety of all military personnel stationed in the country.
As the investigation continues, both Lithuanian and U.S. authorities are expected to provide updates on the situation. The incident has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place during military exercises in the region.