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Bodies of 4 missing US soldiers found

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8 years ago

June 4, 2016

Foot Hood officials have found and recovered the bodies of four missing soldiers who died after their vehicle overturned while crossing a flooded riverbank at Fort Hood, Texas.

The discovery brings the death toll from the accident to nine.

Three soldiers were found dead shortly after the incident and two more bodies were recovered late on Thursday night.

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Foot Hood officials said the 2.5-ton vehicle was conducting a routine exercise when it was swept away by the current amid heavy flooding.

Three of the occupants survived and were discharged from Fort Hood’s hospital on Friday.

The four bodies were found downstream from the Owl Creek Tactical Crossing where the vehicle was swept away, said Maj Gen John Uberti, deputy commander at Fort Hood.

The army has not identified any of the victims while it notifies relatives.

“This tragedy extends well beyond Fort Hood and the outpouring of support from the country is sincerely appreciated,” said Gen Uberti.

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