Washington collaborates with Lithuanian forces to recover a 70 -toned armored vehicle from a swamp, while four soldiers of the American army are still missing.
Forces us and Lithuanian They continue to drain a swampy area of Lithuania in a continuous effort for Recover four soldiers of the American army five days ago five days ago. The armored vehicle of the soldiers was discovered submerged In about five meters of water and so far the equipment has not been able to access its interiors or eliminate it.
The American army in Europe and Africa reported Friday that the cranes have been broughtA large capacity pump and more than 30 tons of gravel to help drain the water, dig the mud and remove the Hercules M88 vehicle from the swamp. They warned that it will be a long operation.
Saturday afternoon he tried to immerse himself in the vehicle He sank, but a stronged layer of mud prevented the rescuers from reaching the M88. Sunday, the teams worked to pump and remove the mud, while more teams were planned to help in the operation.
The soldiers are part of the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division. A team of submarine of the American navyAnd the Polish Armed Forces offered volunteers to send engineers, additional equipment and 150 people.
The four soldierswhose identities have not been revealed, They disappeared on Tuesday When they were in a mission to recover another army vehicle During unitary training. Hercules was found on Wednesday and the teams have been working since then to get the vehicle.
On Sunday a mass was held in the Cathedral of Vilna In honor of the soldiers, frequented Kara McDonald. Archbishop Gintaras Grušas directed the prayers, which included an English reading.
