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Remains of second U.S. soldier missing in Morocco recovered
The U.S. Army has confirmed the recovery of the remains of a second soldier who went missing in Morocco. This follows the recovery of another soldier's remains last week. (sources: thehill, npr, abcnews, cbsnews, theguardian)
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ModernAction Briefing
The U.S. Army has identified the recovered remains as those of Spc. Mariyah Collington, who went missing during a recreational hike in Morocco. This incident occurred during military exercises in the region.
- Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, Florida, fell off a cliff during a hike.
- The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were recovered the previous week.
- Both soldiers were participating in military exercises in Morocco at the time of their incidents.
Why it matters
The recovery of the soldiers' remains highlights the risks associated with military training exercises in challenging environments.
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