"The soldiers were last seen near ocean cliffs in the vicinity of the Cap Draa Training Area during scheduled training. When they did not return as expected, U.S. and Moroccan personnel immediately initiated a joint search effort."
"The search team includes helicopters, ships, mountain rescue units and divers, the defense official told the AP."
"The incident remains under investigation and the search is ongoing, it said in a statement."
"The war games exercise started in April and runs across four countries, including Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal."
Two U.S. Army soldiers went missing in southwestern Morocco while on a recreational hike after participating in the African Lion military exercises. The soldiers were last seen near ocean cliffs at the Cap Draa Training Area. A search and rescue operation has been initiated by U.S. and Moroccan forces, utilizing helicopters, ships, and divers. The incident occurred after the day's training exercises had concluded, and the search is ongoing as the situation remains under investigation.
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