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Body of missing US soldier recovered off Morocco

Published Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Updated May 11

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The remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, of Richmond, Virginia, were recovered on May 9 in the Atlantic Ocean. He had gone missing on May 2 during the African Lion joint training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco, after falling off a cliff with another soldier during a recreational hike. Search operations are still ongoing for the second missing soldier.

Key points missing from some outlets

  • The specific detail that Key Jr. was 27 years old and from Richmond, Virginia, was mentioned by NPR and Fox News but not explicitly by The Guardian or Sky News.
  • The fact that the soldiers fell during a 'recreational hike' was mentioned by NPR and Sky News but not The Guardian or Fox News.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, of Richmond, Virginia, were recovered on Saturday, May 9, in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Key Jr. went missing on May 2 during the African Lion joint training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco.
  • He was one of two soldiers who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike.
  • Search operations are ongoing for the second missing soldier.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian reports that the body of US soldier 1st Lt Kendrick Lamont Key Jr, who disappeared during the African Lion joint training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco, has been found. The article also notes that search efforts continue for another soldier involved in the exercise.

  • NPRCenter

    The remains of U.S. soldier 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean. He was one of two soldiers who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike, and the search for the second missing soldier continues.

  • Fox NewsRight-leaning

    The remains of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., who went missing during military exercises in Morocco, have been recovered from the Atlantic Ocean. Search efforts are ongoing for a second soldier who also went missing.

  • Sky NewsCenter-Right

    The remains of a US soldier who went missing during training exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.

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