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Three US soldiers found dead after 63-ton tank sunk into swamp in Lithuania sparking six day rescue mission

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THREE soldiers who vanished when their tank sunk into a swamp have been found dead after a six day rescue operation.

The US Army troops were discovered after the arduous mission at the Pabrade training ground in Lithuania.

Search and rescue operation for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania.

Rescue operations at the General Silvestras Zukauskas training ground during the searchCredit: EPA
US soldiers walking on a muddy road during a search operation.

The search continued for six days in LithuaniaCredit: EPA
Search and rescue operation for four missing US soldiers in Lithuania.

US and Lithuanian troops tried to find the missing soldiersCredit: EPA

And tragically a fourth soldier remains missing following the discovery of the sunken 63-ton M88 recovery vehicle.

In a statement, the US Army said: “Three US Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division were found deceased in Lithuania today, March 31.”

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