Troy Knutson-Collins is dead. The tragic final of the search in Lithuania
The US Army confirmed on March 31 that the bodies of three of the four soldiers lost in Lithuania were found. The Americans rode the M88 Hercules cart, which most likely sank into the swamp. Since then, feverish search for soldiers has been going on in peat bogs. Although the staff did not give the missing names, their loved ones have already spoken.
Four American military people were lost on March 25 during exercises at the training ground in Podbrodzie, about 15-20 km from the border of Lithuania with Belarus. Rescuers from Poland also joined the search and rescue operation.
Sergeant is dead Troy Smith Knutson-Collins
After a few days, a sunken military armored personnel carrier was pulled out, in which the bodies of three missing soldiers were found. According to preliminary findings, the vehicle was in a swamp under a two -meter layer of mud, at a depth of about four meters.
The search for the fourth participant in maneuvers was still ongoing. According to Lithuanian media, a funeral company car appeared on the spot in the late afternoon. Unfortunately, the worst predictions have worked. A body belonging to the last sought after soldier was found. Sergeant Troy Smith Knutson-Collins joined the army in 2017 at the age of 20. Every day he was stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia, orphaned five children.
Information about finding a soldier was provided by the US Army command in Europe and Africa (USareur-AF). – This last week was devastating. Today, our hearts carry the burden of unbearable pain after the loss of the last soldier – commented Major General Christopher Norrie, commander of the 3rd Division.
Rescue operation in Lithuania. « This week was devastating »
At the same time, all people who took part in the action were thanked. Attention was also noted that day and night was worked to find men.
– This is a tragic event, but it also shows what it means to have allies and friends – we read in a statement.
The statement also indicates that the American army is investigating the causes of the accident and work is underway to bring bodies to the United States.
– Because the fourth and last soldier was found, we are working on a quick return of our soldiers to their families – emphasized General Broni Charles Costanza.
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Troy Smith Knutson-Collins.
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Troy Smith Knutson-Collins.
