Share and Follow

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (AP) — The body of a U.S. Air Force member was recovered from a lake in southern New Mexico on Monday, two days after the airman assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base went missing at the popular recreation spot, military authorities said.

The member of the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron went missing at Elephant Butte Lake on Saturday and hasn’t been identified publicly under procedures for notifying next of kin, said Lt. Daniel Fernandez, a spokesperson for Kirtland.

An investigation into the death was underway by state authorities overseeing Elephant Butte Lake State Park, a popular getaway between Albuquerque and El Paso, Texas.

State Parks spokesperson Sidney Hill said there are no indications of foul play. The body was transferred to the state Office of the Medical Investigator to determine the cause of death.

At a boat ramp on the lake Monday, military personnel including members of the 351st and an Air Force rescue squadron formed two lines for a dignified transfer of the remains from a boat. The lake otherwise was busy with Memorial Day revelers.

A long list of agencies participated in the search for the missing airman, including New Mexico state police, a local fire department, New Mexico State Park rangers and a team from the 306th Rescue Squadron out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

19-Year-Old Charged with Murder Following Stabbing Incident at Oswego, IL Chick-fil-A on Route 34

An individual suspected of a fatal stabbing incident at a Chick-Fil-A in…

FBI Director Kash Patel Hails Kensington Drug Bust as Model for Protecting American Cities

The FBI, in conjunction with federal prosecutors, unveiled a groundbreaking indictment on…

Southern Cities Offer Rent Prices Lower Than Monthly Grocery Costs

While rental prices are skyrocketing in numerous big cities, there are still…

Gunman in Los Angeles Overpowered and Disarmed by Victim After Showing No Mercy

In a dramatic twist worthy of a Hollywood script, a bold robbery…

Unsolved Mystique: The Struggle to Sell the Infamous Murdaugh Hunting Lodge

The South Carolina hunting lodge, once the site of a tragic double…

Breaking News: Inflation Surges to 3% Post-Government Shutdown – What It Means for You

The nation’s inflation rate saw a rise to 3% annually, with prices…

Former Detective Analyzes High-Profile Strip Club Manager’s Murder, Leaving No Stone Unturned

Authorities are delving into all potential reasons behind the early morning shooting…

New AP-NORC Poll Reveals Decline in Trump’s Favorability Among Hispanic Voters Since January

Recent findings from an AP-NORC survey indicate a decline in President Donald…