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Two members of the U.S. armed forces are currently unaccounted for in southwestern Morocco following a multinational military exercise, prompting a search-and-rescue mission by both U.S. and allied forces, officials announced on Sunday.
The incident took place on May 2 at the Cap Draa Training Area, located near the Moroccan city of Tan Tan, approximately 15 miles from the Atlantic coast, according to statements from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM).
“The situation is under investigation, and search efforts are ongoing,” AFRICOM stated, noting that the rescue operation involves a coordinated effort utilizing ground, air, and maritime resources.
Fox News Digital sought additional information from AFRICOM but had not received a response at the time of reporting.
On May 31, 2024, U.S. and Moroccan military personnel engaged in the 20th iteration of the African Lion military exercise in Tantan, located south of Agadir, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP)
The war games exercise, known as African Lion, started in April and runs across four countries, including Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal. It is scheduled to end in early May.
African Lion is the U.S. military’s largest annual exercise in Africa, bringing together senior commanders from the United States and key regional allies. It was originally launched in 2004.
U.S. officials say the multinational drills are designed to strengthen security partnerships and sharpen troop readiness for potential global crises.
This is a developing news story; check back for updates.
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